Comments on: Medtronic recall issued due to defibrillator lead problems raises questions for many http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2008/01/02/medtronic-recall-defibrillator-problems/ Saiontz, Kirk & Miles personal injury and medical malpractice lawyers. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 03:44:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: JJG http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2008/01/02/medtronic-recall-defibrillator-problems/#comment-43314 JJG Fri, 11 Apr 2008 23:44:33 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2008/01/02/medtronic-recall-defibrillator-problems/#comment-43314 I'd like my ICD removed and the leads capped. Any chance? I’d like my ICD removed and the leads capped. Any chance?

]]> By: Pat Campbell http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2008/01/02/medtronic-recall-defibrillator-problems/#comment-36931 Pat Campbell Tue, 05 Feb 2008 20:40:31 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2008/01/02/medtronic-recall-defibrillator-problems/#comment-36931 I am concerned about getting truthful information from my cardiologist. We are told by Medtronics, and by the FDA that if we have questions we should consult our doctor. I went to my doctor with a list of what I thought were important, relevant questions to help me manage the problem and decide if I should have the lead replaced. My doctor was more interested in telling me that I didn't have a problem, he was more interested in defending himself, in downplaying the issue, than answering my questions. In fact he did give me answers that contradicted information given already by Medtronics. I believe he was more interested in protecting himself from lawsuit than in helping me. I was more interested in protecting myself and not at all intersted in suing him.....but what is a patient to do. Medtronics says check with your doctor. Your doctor is defensive and possibly not answering questions in your best interst!! When I called another cardiologist and asked for a consultation for second opinion on the recalled defibrillator, there was hesitation, but I was granted an appointment. I have not yet had my consultation but I am hoping that it will be helpful. Pat C. I am concerned about getting truthful information from my cardiologist. We are told by Medtronics, and by the FDA that if we have questions we should consult our doctor. I went to my doctor with a list of what I thought were important, relevant questions to help me manage the problem and decide if I should have the lead replaced. My doctor was more interested in telling me that I didn’t have a problem, he was more interested in defending himself, in downplaying the issue, than answering my questions. In fact he did give me answers that contradicted information given already by Medtronics. I believe he was more interested in protecting himself from lawsuit than in helping me. I was more interested in protecting myself and not at all intersted in suing him…..but what is a patient to do. Medtronics says check with your doctor. Your doctor is defensive and possibly not answering questions in your best interst!! When I called another cardiologist and asked for a consultation for second opinion on the recalled defibrillator, there was hesitation, but I was granted an appointment. I have not yet had my consultation but I am hoping that it will be helpful. Pat C.

]]> By: carolyn http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2008/01/02/medtronic-recall-defibrillator-problems/#comment-35361 carolyn Tue, 29 Jan 2008 13:36:18 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2008/01/02/medtronic-recall-defibrillator-problems/#comment-35361 i have the device and my concerns are like everyone will it give shock and when not give shock and i'm also on medication, i went into congestive heart failure, i've never in my life every been sick are any problems but this changed my life.i am hoping this get resolved,i worry because i think i will have heart attack its really scary.and i have grandchildren i try and talk to everyday on regulard bases thinking something might happen to me. i have the device and my concerns are like everyone will it give shock and when not give shock and i’m also on medication, i went into congestive heart failure, i’ve never in my life every been sick are any problems but this changed my life.i am hoping this get resolved,i worry because i think i will have heart attack its really scary.and i have grandchildren i try and talk to everyday on regulard bases thinking something might happen to me.

]]> By: Kathy http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2008/01/02/medtronic-recall-defibrillator-problems/#comment-34492 Kathy Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:58:04 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2008/01/02/medtronic-recall-defibrillator-problems/#comment-34492 My husband has one and it is on recall and so does his sister in law and does Medtronic understand what this is doing to not only our loved one but to the family? We don't know how they feel but we see the fear on their faces and it is killing the family to watch and see what is going to happen. My husband has one and it is on recall and so does his sister in law and does Medtronic understand what this is doing to not only our loved one but to the family? We don’t know how they feel but we see the fear on their faces and it is killing the family to watch and see what is going to happen.

]]> By: Linda http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2008/01/02/medtronic-recall-defibrillator-problems/#comment-33645 Linda Wed, 16 Jan 2008 02:58:42 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2008/01/02/medtronic-recall-defibrillator-problems/#comment-33645 My husband had his difibrillator implanted July 30,2007 he dies from complications on August 20,2007 3 weeks later. He also had the drug coated stent implanted in April of 2007 My husband had his difibrillator implanted July 30,2007 he dies from complications on August 20,2007 3 weeks later. He also had the drug coated stent implanted in April of 2007

]]> By: wendy http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2008/01/02/medtronic-recall-defibrillator-problems/#comment-33266 wendy Sat, 12 Jan 2008 00:01:14 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2008/01/02/medtronic-recall-defibrillator-problems/#comment-33266 I was on the patch for three years now,I have a rash on my chast called pityriasis rosea. The rash is frequently preceded by a "herald patch" and will not go a way like a virus. I 26 years old and it looks bad. I was on the patch for three years now,I have a rash on my chast called pityriasis rosea. The rash is frequently preceded by a “herald patch” and will not go a way like a virus. I 26 years old and it looks bad.

]]> By: Austin Kirk http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2008/01/02/medtronic-recall-defibrillator-problems/#comment-32405 Austin Kirk Fri, 04 Jan 2008 03:18:41 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2008/01/02/medtronic-recall-defibrillator-problems/#comment-32405 Mary, They are no longer implanting the recalled Sprint Fidelis lead. Therefore, you and your husband should contact his doctor to review any concerns you may have about whether a defibrillator should be used. Emma, for additional information and a free claim evaluation, please feel free to contact our office toll free at (800) 522-0102 or <a href='http://www.youhavealawyer.com/submission.php?action=blog_comment&inquiry=medtronic' rel="nofollow">click here</a>. Additional information about the recall and the lawsuits visit the <a href='http://www.youhavealawyer.com/recall/medtronic-sprint-fidelis-recall.html' rel="nofollow">Medtronic Recall area of our site</a>. Mary, They are no longer implanting the recalled Sprint Fidelis lead. Therefore, you and your husband should contact his doctor to review any concerns you may have about whether a defibrillator should be used.

Emma, for additional information and a free claim evaluation, please feel free to contact our office toll free at (800) 522-0102 or click here. Additional information about the recall and the lawsuits visit the Medtronic Recall area of our site.

]]> By: mary mazzone http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2008/01/02/medtronic-recall-defibrillator-problems/#comment-32328 mary mazzone Thu, 03 Jan 2008 06:38:32 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2008/01/02/medtronic-recall-defibrillator-problems/#comment-32328 please inform me of the device as my husband is being told he needs one...thanks mary It is not safe please inform me of the device as my husband is being told he needs one…thanks mary It is not safe

]]> By: emma http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2008/01/02/medtronic-recall-defibrillator-problems/#comment-32250 emma Wed, 02 Jan 2008 13:37:48 +0000 http://www.youhavealawyer.com/blog/2008/01/02/medtronic-recall-defibrillator-problems/#comment-32250 We are very concerned about this problem I to have one of these leads I am worried everyday about this I THOUGHT i WAS prolonging my life NOW IT SEEMS AS IF WE ARE WALKING TIMEBOMBS WATING TO GO OFF AND NO ONE IS GIVING US MUCH INFORMATION ON THIS PROBLEM. I JUST GOT MARRIED AND NOW I AM WONDERING WHAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN I DONT WANT TO PUT MY HUSBAND THROUGH WATCHING ME SUFFER WITH THIS LEAD.SOMEONE TELL ME WHERE I CAN FIND OUT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS We are very concerned about this problem I to have one of these leads I am worried everyday about this I THOUGHT i WAS prolonging my life NOW IT SEEMS AS IF WE ARE WALKING TIMEBOMBS WATING TO GO OFF AND NO ONE IS GIVING US MUCH INFORMATION ON THIS PROBLEM. I JUST GOT MARRIED AND NOW I AM WONDERING WHAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN I DONT WANT TO PUT MY HUSBAND THROUGH WATCHING ME SUFFER WITH THIS LEAD.SOMEONE TELL ME WHERE I CAN FIND OUT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS

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