Californian With Recalled Heart Lead Files Class Action Lawsuit to Hold Medtronic Responsible for Cost of Medical Care (Centre Daily Times)
Class counsel announced that Rashid Hunter of Fremont, California, filed a class lawsuit against Medtronic Inc., on behalf of all Californians implanted with Sprint Fidelis leads, the wiring that connects a defibrillator to the heart. Due to reports of adverse events and at least five patient deaths linked to breaking defibrillator leads sold under the brand name Sprint Fidelis, Medtronic issued …
