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Medtronic Heart Lead
Recall FAQ

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Medtronic Heart Lead Recall


1. What is a defibrillator lead?

2. Why has Medtronic recalled its Sprint Fidelis defibrillator leads?

3. How do I determine if I have a recalled Sprint Fidelis lead?

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4. I don't have a Medtronic brand defibrillator.  Am I therefore unaffected by all of this?

5. How many patients have suffered an injury?

6. The Sprint Fidelis lead to my defibrillator has not fractured. What should I do?

7. What is the fracture rate for patients with the recalled Medtronic heart lead?

8. What exactly is the defect with the Medtronic heart lead?

9. What types of injuries have patients with fractured defibrillator leads suffered?

10. Why is Medtronic legally responsible?

11. Has Medtronic agreed to compensate injured persons for their pain and suffering and families of loved ones who died?

12. I was injured.  How quickly must I hire an attorney?

13. What are my legal rights after an injury?

14. Will I have to pay a fee for your review of my case?

15. How long will a lawsuit take?

16. How do I select an attorney to represent me?

17. What recovery will I receive?

18. How will you handle my case?

19. Why don't I just contact Medtronic and work out a settlement with the company?

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