Medtronic Implantable Heart Devices May Have Battery Problems that Cause Abnormal Heart Rhythm

Kahn Gauthier Swick is seeking to file a lawsuit on behalf of persons that have certain Medtronic implantable heart devices. These products were surgically implanted in persons that are either prone to life-threatening heart rhythms, congestive heart failure or a combination of both.

However, on February 11, 2005 Medtronic Inc. issued a statement that the company was voluntarily advising physicians about a potential battery shorting mechanism in certain implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) and cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillators (CRT-D) models. This could cause the battery to experience a rapid depletion of power resulting in the loss of device function. This would prevent the device from correcting the abnormal heart rhythm. If you or a loved one believe you have one of these heart devices please contact Kahn Gauthier Swick for more Medtronic lawsuit information.

ICDs shock the heart back into a regular rhythm if the patient suffers a life threatening arrhythmia that could lead to cardiac arrest. CRT-Ds provide electrical impulses to improve heart function.

If the Medtronic devices have injured you, contact us.