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There is a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or even death associated with Medtronic's pacemakers. The FDA has issued a serious warning regarding certain Medtronic Kappa and Sigma Pacemakers. The FDA has classified the recall as Class I, which has the highest risk of any recall. Patients with these models of Kappa and Sigma pacemakers should check to see if their pacemaker is part of this recall by contacting Medtronic at 800-505-4636 or by going to KappaSigmaSNList.medtronic.com target="_blank" . As an experienced personal injury attorney, I know it will be imperative for all who think they might be effected to act immediately. Go to your doctor if you have any questions or if you know you have a Medtronic pacemaker.

Medtronic has recommended pacemaker removal for patients who depend on the pacemaker for daily survival or if their pacemaker is listed as defective.

According to the FDA alert, these pacemakers may fail due to a separation of wires that result in a loss of pacing output. Don't assume it won't be a problem. Get answers! Patients with one of these defective medical devices may experience seemingly harmless symptoms associated with abnormal heart rate including fainting and lightheadedness. However, in some cases, patients who are dependent on these defective devices could very well experience serious injury or even death.

Out of the 1.7 million Kappa and Sigma pacemakers that have been implanted throughout the globe, about 21,000 pacemakers are involved in this recall. The recalled pacemakers include:

• Kappa Series 600/700/900
• Sigma Series 100/200/300.

Patients who received the defective medical device implant now find themselves in a difficult position. The risks of surgically removing a defective heart device could be greater than leaving it in. Many patients will have the decision of whether to leave the defective device in, which could potentially kill them, or take it out surgically, which also, has a very high level of risk. What a tragic set of circumstances!

David Payne Law is here to help patients and their loved ones who have suffered serious personal injuries or death due to these defective Medtronic pacemakers. There is no question that the manufacturers of these pacemakers must be held accountable for putting their defective products in the market and putting countless lives in danger.

Please contact David Payne Law anytime at 417.847.7516 for a no-obligation consultation.