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Guidant Corp. recalled more than 100,000 heart defibrillators in 2005. Additionally,
they announced in July 2005 that an additional 28,000 pacemakers still implanted in patients
may need to be replaced.
The company has been criticized for its handling of the numerous recalls. Guidant acknowledged
that it waited more than three years before warning doctors of a flaw in a heart defibrillator
(Ventak Prizm 2 DR, model 1861) that could render the device ineffective in delivering
therapy to patients when needed. The company explained that they believed the risk was
insignificant, and therefore notification was unnecessary
The company has either recalled or issued alert on 10 different defibrillators and 9
different pacemakers in 2005. The FDA classified a number of these recalls under the "highest
priority" designation, indicating the agency concluded there is a reasonable probability
that one of the malfunctioning devices will cause serious injuries or death.
Our firm is preparing to file class action lawsuits in Canada over the defective and
dangerous heart defibrillator and pacemaker devices. If you are interested in more information
about the lawsuit, please contact us.
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