Released on: February 27, 2008, 6:12 am

Press Release Author: Larry Wright

Industry: Law

Press Release Summary: The Medtronic recall lawyers at the Johnson Law Firm are
representing patients with these Medtronic defibrillator leads from across the
United States.

Press Release Body: California: The FDA has advised patients who are implanted with
this recalled Medtronic defibrillator lead or do not know the model of their lead,
to contact their physicians for further information. Affected patients can submit
inquiries about Medtronic lawsuits and Medtronic class action claims for
compensation to Medtronic Recall lawyers at the Johnson Law Firm's website or by
calling toll free 1-866-374-0338. The law firm represents patients and their
families in cases where defective medical devices or defective pharmaceutical drugs
have caused serious injuries or death.

Recently five deaths have been reported and many people are reporting repeated
electrical shocks due to their defibrillator lead having fractured. Patients who
have had the Medtronic Sprint Fidelis lead implemented since Sept 2004 are affected
by the recall.

The defibrillator leads are electrical wires that connect the hearts of patients to
the defibrillators implanted in their chests. The fractures in the leads may cause
in appropriate shocks or result in a loss of therapy, which can lead to death.
Therefore, Medtronic has suspended distribution of its Sprint Fidelis defibrillation
leads.

"As a result of Medtronic's action, no more Sprint Fidelis leads will be sold or
manufactured and any remaining product should be pulled from inventory and returned
to the company", according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Patients who
have experienced multiple shocks, lightheadedness etc. should verify their patient
ID cards to determine if they have a Medtronic Sprint Fidelis lead that contains one
of the following 4 sets of numbers: 6930,6931,6948,6949 and should contact their
physician for further information.

The Medtronic recall lawyers at the Johnson Law Firm are representing patients with
these Medtronic defibrillator leads from across the United States. The claim
evaluation is free but all claims have strict time limitation.

About Johnson Law Firm
The Johnson Law Firm is a leading law firm in USA at the forefront of defective
medical device litigation. It has established a Medtronic Leads Nationwide claims
filing Department and Information Center. Patients can access the latest FDA Recall
information, find out about the Medtronic lawsuits and legal claims that affected
patients may have against Medtronic at
http://www.lawyersforclients.com/medtronic-defibrillator-leads or by calling toll
free 1-866-374-0338.


Web Site: http://www.lawyersforclients.com

Contact Details: Company Name:
Johnson Law Firm
Nueces
Austin TX
78705
United States
Phone number:
800-859-9013-2300