Implanted Heart Devices: Medtronic

Medtronic Information

On February 11, 2005, Medtronic Inc. issued an alert to doctors about faulty batteries for their Marquis family of Implantable Cardiac Defibrillators (ICD) and CRT-D devices.
 
Our law firm is investigating problems that have arisen with several types of implanted heart devices made by Medtronics, a manufacturer of medical devices. These devices have been implanted in many patients to treat conditions including irregular heartbeat or arrhythmia. The devices are known as defibrillators.
 
The devices have batteries in them which can fail without warning, due to shorting. If the battery fails, the medical device may not be able to deliver its electrical signals to the heart.
 
The devices involved are Medtronic implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) and cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillators (CRT-Ds) with the following brand names:

• Marquis^TM VR/DR
• Maximo^TM VR/DR
• InSync I/II/III Marquis^TM  
• InSync III Protect^TM

The defective batteries were in some 87,000 units sold between 2001-2003.
 
If you believe that you or a loved one has been adversely affected by one of the implanted heart devices made by medtronics, please fill out an evaluation form. Please provide as much information as possible to speed the processing of your inquiry.

Ricci~Leopold is here to assist you with any communication needs that will help get this important, timely information to the general public.

Please call Julie Oseland at (800)699-1914 with any questions you may have.

 Read related information on Guidant.

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Medtronics Information:

• Home Page
• Medtronic Information Center
• Medtronics Implantable Defibrillators
• Maximo™ and Marquis® Family of ICDs

FDA Information:

• 07/29/05 Medical Device Recalls
• 02/11/05 Medtronic Issues Notification Regarding Certain Implantable Defibrillator Models

News Coverage:

• 07/27/05 Faulty Pacemakers Leave Patients With Risk Of Death From Failure Or Facing Heart Surgery Risks As Well
• 02/11/05 Medtronic Issues Notification Regarding Certain Implantable Defibrillator Models
• 02/11/05 Implantable Cardiac Defibrillators May Have Defective Batteries