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Who is affected? Patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators and cardiac resynchronization therapy-defibrillators who have Sprint Fidelis leads, models 6930, 6931, 6948, 6949. About 235,000 of the leads are implanted in patients worldwide.
How do I know what lead I have in my chest? The company may have issued a card for your wallet with the model number. Or, you can call your doctor. Or, you may receive a letter from Medtronic.
What should I do if I have a Sprint Fidelis lead? Call your doctor. Your defibrillator probably will be reprogrammed to detect potential problems with the lead.
Are there other symptoms of a malfunctioning lead? You may experience a beeping sound or inappropriate shocks from your defibrillator.
What if I have a pacemaker? Pacemaker patients are not affected.
For more information, go to www.medtronic.com/fidelis or call 1-800-551-5544, ext. 41835.
Source: Medtronic Inc.
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