Sprint Fidelis® Defibrillator Lead Recall Lawsuit

The Sprint Fidelis family of defibrillator leads has been linked to reports of at least 5 patient deaths and other serious, life-threatening complications.

The Sprint Fidelis lead has been implanted in approximately 268,000 people worldwide. The Sprint Fidelis lead may have also been used to connect defibrillators manufactured by other companies such as Guidant, Boston Scientific, and St. Jude.

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is recommending that patients who have had the Sprint Fidelis lead implanted should contact their physician immediately, especially if they have experienced multiple shocks, lightheadedness, fainting, or palpitations.

If you or a loved one have been injured by the Sprint Fidelis Lead, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation and we can help.

Why is the Sprint Fidelis being recalled?

The Sprint Fidelis is being recalled because of the potential for lead fractures. These electronic wires are prone to fracture or break. This could cause the defibrillator to deliver unnecessary shock or to not operate at all. Some deaths and other serious injuries have been reported in which a fracture in a Sprint Fidelis lead may have been a possible or likely contributing factor.

“Fractures in the Sprint Fidelis leads may lead to audible alerts, inappropriate shocks and the loss of output,” Medtronic said.

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Sprint Fidelis Recall Video

Below is an excellent video published by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), which warns patients and physicians that Medtronic has stopped distributing certain models of the Sprint Fidelis defibrillator lead, as the leads have the potential to fracture, which could lead to death or defibrillator malfunctions.

Read the Full Transcript: Recall of Sprint Fidelis Cardiac Leads

What are Sprint Fidelis Leads?

Manufactured by Medtronic, Inc., Sprint Fidelis Leads are specific models of cardiac electrodes (thin wires) that connect an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) or cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator (CRT-D) directly to the heart. ICDs and CRT-Ds are devices that protect patients when life-threatening heart rhythms occur.

How do I know if I have a Sprint Fidelis lead?

You may have a patient card that identifies the implanted devices you have. If you have any uncertainty about your devices, you should contact your physician.

Sprint Fidelis Recall List

The following model numbers of the Sprint Fidelis family of defibrillator Leads have been recalled:

• Sprint Fidelis® 6930
• Sprint Fidelis® 6931
• Sprint Fidelis® 6948
• Sprint Fidelis® 6949

The Sprint Fidelis Lead may have also been used to connect defibrillators manufactured by other companies such as Guidant, Boston Scientific, and St. Jude.

Do I have a Sprint Fidelis Lawsuit?

The Medical Device and Product Liability Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus exclusively on the representation of plaintiffs in Sprint Fidelis lawsuits. We are pursuing individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new Sprint Fidelis defibrillator lead cases in all 50 states.

If you or a loved one have been injured by the Sprint Fidelis Lead, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation and we can help.