Patients with Defective Defibrillator Leads Could Lose Their Right to Sue
Monday, January 28, 2008
On October 15, 2007, Medtronic recalled its Sprint Fidelis defibrillator leads, citing a fracture risk which can lead to unnecessary shocks and device failure. Concerned patients who turned to Medtronic for answers were told that with minor programming changes to the ICD, their leads would work properly. This answer was not satisfactory to many of these patients, and thousands of them sought the help of defective medical device attorneys. There have been many successful settlements involving defective medical devices in recent years. However, the ability to receive just compensation from manufacturers of faulty medical devices is in serious jeopardy. A…Continue » Posted in Medtronic Sprint Fidelis Defibrillation Leads