www.shezadmalik.com The product liability lawyers at Dr Shezad Malik Law Firm are reviewing potential claims for individuals who have experienced problems with St. Jude Riata or Riata ST leads, which may pose a risk of serious and potentially life-threatening injury. St. Jude Heart Defibrillator Riata Lead Lawyer A heart defibrillator with a defective lead (wires that run from the defibrillator to the heart) may block the device's ability to respond correctly, or cause unnecessary shocking. If the lead malfunctions, it may interfere with the cables' ability to detect any rhythm problems in the heart. The FDA issued a Class 1 recall (the most serious recall) for the Riata Lead due to the device's potential to cause serious injury or death. An estimated 15% of patients who received a St. Jude's Riata defibrillator lead suffered an "insulation breach," also known as "insulation abrasion." The wires that run from the defibrillator to the heart may protrude through the cable's outer coating, placing the patient at great risk. St. Jude Medical Inc. stopped selling the defective Riata leads in December 2010, however it is estimated that over 200,000 defective Riata leads had already been sold and/or implanted in patients worldwide. ST. JUDE RIATA LEAD PROBLEMS St. Jude Riata leads are small wires that attach to an implantable cardiac defibrillator (ICD). They are then inserted through a major vein and attached directly to the inside of the heart. The wires contain electrodes that are designed to monitor the heart's rhythm and correct irregular beats. Due to manufacturing problems, the St. Jude Riata lead has become vulnerable to abrasion, which can allow the small wire to poke through the insulation, resulting in a dangerous failure that is known as "externalization". A St. Jude Riata recall was issued in December 2011, due to problems with the insulation on the leads, which are small wires that connect a defibrillator or pacemaker to the heart. The wires may become exposed inside the body, leading to a risk of: Painful and Unnecessary Shocks Failure of the ICD to Deliver Life-Saving Shock When Needed Additional Surgery to Remove or Replace the Leads As a result of a failure to manufacturer the leads consistently, financial compensation may be available through a St. Jude Riata lead lawsuit. To review a potential claim for yourself, a friend or family member, request a free consultation and claim evaluation at www.shezadmalik.com. About Dr Shezad Malik Law Firm Dr Shezad Malik Law Firm is a Dallas-based firm that represents clients nationwide in mass tort actions. The firm was founded by Shezad Malik M.D., who is a board certified medical doctor and personal injury lawyer, to represent clients hurt by defective medical devices and medications. (Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.) Shezad Malik MD JD Dr Shezad Malik Law Firm 4925 Greenville Avenue, Suite 320 Dallas, Texas 75206 OFFICE/FAX: 888-210-9693 ext. 2 DIRECT LOCAL: 214-390-3189 Board Certified Internal Medicine Invasive Cardiologist DrMalik@ShezadMalik.com ShezadMalik.com DallasFortWorthInjuryLawyer.com/ FortWorth.LegalExaminer.com/ Dr Shezad Malik www.shezadmalik.com If you or a loved one has had problems with St Jude Riata and Riata ST defibrillator leads, please contact us for professional insight. Your legal rights are important. It could dictate a lot of what you do as far as your treatment in the future. If you or a loved one have been injured by St Jude Riata and Riata ST defibrillator leads, or are a relative of a patient who died after St Jude Riata and Riata ST defibrillator leads failure, please VISIT www.shezadmalik.com to contact Dr Shezad Malik for a prompt and confidential evaluation of your case.

• published: 24 Jan 2014
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