Released on: February 6, 2008, 7:20 pm

Press Release Author: DrHeart

Industry: Law

Press Release Summary: California, "It is only prudent for patients facing Medtronic
defibrillator lead replacement surgery to contact a lawyer prior to surgery." Says
attorney Steven Johnson, who represents Medtronic Sprint Fidelis patients who have
undergone cardiac lead replacement surgery. There are inherent dangers in all
surgeries and the patients requiring lead replacement surgery are at a very high
risk of complications in surgery because they are typically chronic heart patients.


Press Release Body: California, "It is only prudent for patients facing Medtronic
defibrillator lead replacement surgery to contact a lawyer prior to surgery." Says
attorney Steven Johnson, who represents Medtronic Sprint Fidelis patients who have
undergone cardiac lead replacement surgery. There are inherent dangers in all
surgeries and the patients requiring lead replacement surgery are at a very high
risk of complications in surgery because they are typically chronic heart patients.

On 15th Oct 2007, Medtronic voluntarily announced that "its Sprint Fidelis Medtronic
defibrillator leads due to a small number of fractures that are detected in a number
of patients. The Medtronic defibrillator leads break more often than they should,
which can lead to sudden and painful shocks at times and can deliver unnecessary
electrical jolt. The electric shocks aren't usually life threatening, but they are
impossible for patients to ignore."
The defect is potentially fatal and patients are fearful they may be the next
victim. It is estimated that thousands of the Sprint Fidelis leads used in
implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) and cardiac resynchronization therapy
defibrillators (CRT-Ds) will facture and require removal of the heart leads and
replacement. As a result, a case filed against Medtronic seeking order from the
court holding Medtronic is responsible for all diagnostic and medical charges and
any corrective surgical expenses caused by Medtronic's defibrillator.
This Medtronic Defibrillator lead replacement surgery can be especially risky for
patients who are defibrillator dependent and often have other health issues.
About Johnson Law Firm
The Johnson Law Firm (lawyersforclients.com), represents clients in every state and
has helped thousands of injured clients nationwide make recoveries for their
injuries. It has established a nationwide Medtronic Lead Replacement Claims Filing
Department. Patients can find out about the legal claims they may have against
Medtronic at Medtronic Recall or by calling toll free 1-866-374-0338.

Please visit - http://www.lawyersforclients.com for more information.


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

Contact Details: Address-
Company Name:
Johnson Law Firm
phone number
800-859-9013-2300
Nueces
Austin TX
United States
gmail-
stevenpr01@gmail.com