Defibrillator Lead Wires

The FDA has stepped in and designated a recall of Medtronic 6930, Medtronic 6931, Medtronic 6948, Medtronic 6949 Sprint Fidelis leads for Medtronic implanted heart devices.  And FDA notice has been sent regarding these medical devices and the FDA has classified this as a product recall.

On October 15, 2007, the FDA issues a Statement on Medtronic's Voluntary Market Suspension of Their Sprint Fidelis Defibrillator Leads.

According to Daniel Schultz, M.D., the director of the Center for Devices and Radiological Health, "Medtronic's decision to voluntarily remove its Sprint Fidelis defibrillation leads from the market is in the best interest of patient safety."

The wires at issue are for the following Medtronic Leads:
Medtronic Sprint Fidelis 6930,
Medtronic Sprint Fidelis 6931,
Medtronic Sprint Fidelis 6948,
Medtronic Sprint Fidelis 6949

Dr. Schultz continues, "These electronic wires are prone to fracture in a small number of patients which can cause the defibrillator to deliver unnecessary shocks or not operate at all. Based on our initial review of reported adverse events, some deaths and major complications have occurred after the leads have fractured."

According to the press release, "Neither FDA, Medtronic, nor representatives of the Heart Rhythm Society, recommend the routine surgical removal of a fractured lead because removal carries risks. Instead, physicians should weigh the benefits and risks of either continuing to use the lead with careful monitoring or capping the lead so it is no longer useable and implanting a different model."

FDA Action
As a result of the lead wire problems, the FDA will monitor information about the devices and take action as necessary.

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