Defective Guidant Pacemakers – Guidant Pacemaker Recall

Defective Guidant pacemakers have resulted in malfunctions causing a number of severe injuries and deaths. The Guidant Corporation has issued a voluntary Guidant pacemaker recall for certain pacemaker and defibrillator models to avoid further problems related to device failure. The failure of certain Guidant pacemakers and defibrillators to function properly has been attributed to manufacturing defects.

Guidant FDA Safety Warnings

Implantable cardiovascular medical devices are responsible for monitoring heart functionality of people who are at risk of suffering heart failure; this includes people who have previously suffered cardiac arrest. The Guidant Corporation is one of the largest manufacturers and retailers of cardiovascular medical devices, some of which include Guidant pacemakers, Guidant cardioverter defibrillators and Guidant Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT) devices.

Guidant FDA safety warnings provide consumers with up-to-date information regarding specific malfunctions and defects associated with Guidant products and devices. Guidant FDA safety warnings are typically triggered by devices that have already harmed or proven capable of harming patients. As per FDA requirements, the Guidant Corporation is required by law to immediately provide such safety warnings and communications to doctors and patients so that they may take the necessary steps to offset potentially harmful events related to the defective Guidant product.

Guidant Pacemaker Recall

On June 17th, 2005, a voluntary Guidant pacemaker recall was issued for seven different cardiovascular device models by the Guidant Corporation. The recalled models included Guidant defibrillators and cardiac resynchronization therapy devices. Some of the defective Guidant devices listed in the June 17th Guidant recall included:

• Contak Renewal (Model H135)
• Contak Renewal 2 (Model H155)
• Ventak Prizm 2DR (Model 1861)
• Ventak Prizm AVT
• Vitality AVT
• Renewal 3 AVT
• Renewal 4 AVT

Patients implanted with any of the aforementioned defective Guidant pacemakers are advised to consult their doctor immediately to determine the best course of action in dealing with the Guidant recall.

Defective Guidant Pacemaker Lawsuits

If you or a loved one has been injured as the result of a defective Guidant pacemaker, a Guidant lawsuit may be warranted through which you can receive compensation. With billions of dollars in annual sales, the Guidant Corporation is one of the world's leading manufacturers of medical products. The company therefore has a responsibility to ensure that Guidant patients are protected from being implanted with potentially defective Guidant devices.

It is possible that Guidant was aware of the medical device defects prior to the release of safety announcements and the issuing of a recall on June 17th. If Guidant were aware of such defects and were not prompt in reporting them to consumers, they can be held accountable for their negligence. Contact the law offices of Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz at 877 810 4808 to get information about Guidant pacemaker victims' rights. The lawyers and staff representing Aylstock, Witkin & Sasser are some of the most experienced personal injury lawyers Pensacola, Florida has to offer.