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GUIDANT PACEMAKER* RECALL(ICD)
*Sometimes incorrectly called "pacemakers," implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) are somewhat similar to pacemakers, but are designed to give an electric shock to the heart when an abnormal rhythm is detected.
Guidant Corporation has recalled the following ICDs (implantable cardioverter-defibrillators):
- VENTAK PRIZM 2 DR (Model 1861) ICDs manufactured on or before April 16, 2002.
- CONTAK RENEWAL (Model H135) and CONTAK RENEWAL 2 (Model H155) CRT-Ds manufactured on or before August 26, 2004.
- VENTAK PRIZM AVT, VITALITY AVT, RENEWAL 3 AVT and RENEWAL 4 AVT ICDs (All series numbers).
Guidant Corporation has ALSO advised doctors to stop implanting the following ICDs:
- CONTAK RENEWAL 3 and 4
- RENEWAL 3 and 4 AVT
- RENEWAL RF
If you have been implanted with any of these devices, you are urged to contact our law firm immediately to protect your legal rights.
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Johnson & Johnson Statement Regarding Guidant Transaction New Brunswick, NJ (June 17, 2005) – Johnson & Johnson continues to work toward a third quarter 2005 close of the acquisition of Guidant Corporation. Nonetheless, the events reported by Guidant are serious matters, and Johnson & Johnson is engaged in discussions with Guidant to help the Company understand the issues. [Emphasis added] |
VENTAK PRIZM 2 DR DEVICES
This recall is due to a failure involving deterioration in a wire insulator within the lead connector block that, in conjunction with other factors, results in a short to the backfill tube, causing the device to malfunction. So far, there have been 28 reports of this failure worldwide, including at least one death, associated with this device.
CONTAK RENEWAL DEVICES
The failure in this device involves deterioration in a wire insulator within the lead connector block that, in conjunction with other factors, results in a short to the active titanium case and a failure to deliver therapy. Fifteen reports of this failure have been reported, including at least one patient death.
VENTAK PRIZM AVT, VITALITY AVT, AND RENEWAL AVT DEVICES
All serial numbers of VENTAK PRIZM AVT, VITALITY AVT, RENEWAL 3 AVT and RENEWAL 4 AVT are under investigation. These products appear to be subject to a computer memory error that may affect available therapy. At least two incidents have been confirmed.
If you have been implanted with any of these devices, you are urged to contact our law firm immediately to protect your legal rights.
Our law firm is currently investigating potential personal injury and/or class action cases against Guidant, and if you think that you may have been harmed by your Guidant ICD, you are strongly encouraged to contact us. There is no charge and no obligation. If we take your case, there is no fee for our services unless we win your case or settle it in your favor.
On the other hand, if you fail to protect your legal rights now, you may lose the right to be compensated for your harm. (Persons seeking to preserve any potential legal claims should contact an attorney promptly, since all states have mandatory time periods in which lawsuits must be filed with the courts; otherwise, they may be forever barred.)
Our firm has a great deal of experience in representing plaintiffs in “defective medical device ” cases, and in fact is currently pursuing cases against Guidant for their "Ancure" stent device.
In addition, we have the resources to handle our own cases. This means that when you call our firm, you talk to your own lawyer who has been assigned to your case.
Please contact us now (your privacy is assured). The secure form on the right takes only a couple of minutes to fill out, but if you are uncomfortable sending your information over the internet, please call our toll-free number at 800.965.1461 to speak to an attorney. The call is free and there is no obligation. Act now, as delays can harm your case.
