FAQ’s Concerning the Medtronic Sprint Fidelis Recall

1. What is a defibrillator lead?
Leads are thin insulated wires connected to a defibrillator that carry electric impulses to the heart in patients with a heart rhythm abnormality.
2. Why has Medtronic recalled its Sprint Fidelis defibrillator leads?
Medtronic actually refuses to call its actions a recall.