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Medtronic Defibrillator Lead Recall and Lawsuit

Medtronic Defibrillator Lead Injury?


Medtronic, Inc. suspended distribution of its Sprint Fedelis Leads. These electrodes (thin wires) connect an implanted defibrillator directly to the heart. Medtronic reports that some of the leads have fractured resulting in either unnecessary shocking or to not operate at all. The recalled leads have the following model numbers: 6930, 6931, 6948 and 6949. If you have one of these leads and suffered problems because of it, please contact our firm for legal assistance. Read more about the Medtronic recall and a Medtronic lawsuit.

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