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GUIDANT RECALLS DEFIBRILLATORS & PACEMAKERS

Several defibrillators and pacemakers made by Guidant Corp. contain rare flaws that could cause serious injury and death. One defect is said to be in a magnetic switch that may get stuck in "off" mode that can prevent the device from operating when needed. In some cases, the patients can even hear an audible beeping noise indicating that the device is malfunctioning. Other problems have included manufacturing flaws and the memory glitch.

Case Background

Guidant has issued warnings about these flaws after investigations found several cases of injuries and two deaths. The company has halted the implanting of their defibrillators until further research and proper changes can be made. If you have a Guidant defibrillator implant, you should consult your doctor immediately to discuss your options.

The defective Guidant defibrillator models include:

1170
1171
1270
1180
1181
1280
1174
1175
1273
1274
1275
0481
0981
1184
1186
1187
1283
1284
1285
1286
0476
0976
1176
1276
1241
1380
1480
1483
1484
1485
1384
1385
1349
1499
Model 1861
1860
Model H135
Model H155
1900
A135
A155
H230
H235
H239
H170
H173
H175
H177
H179
H190
H195
H197
H199
M150
M155
M157
M159
M170
M175
M77
M179
7230
7274
7232
7278
7277
7289
7279
7285
7223Cx
7271

Investigation into the Guidant defibrillator problems found that the company may have withheld important safety information from both patients and doctors regarding the defibrillator implant. So far, there have been several cases of malfunctioning implants; however, that number can be expected to rise with this announcement. The FDA believes that 40,000 patients worldwide have been implanted with a defective Guidant defibrillator model putting them at risk for serious and possibly fatal medical problems.

FAULTY PACEMAKERS

These pacemaker models have had an unusually high failure rate.

Pulsar and the Pulsar Max
Discovery
Meridian
Virtus Plus II
Intelis II
Contak

Do I Qualify for a Class Action Claim?

If you or a member of your family has one of the above models implanted, then you may qualify for a lawsuit claim. Thousands of people have already filed claims.

In America today there are thousands of class actions and billions of dollars in unclaimed monies available for victims. If you have been wronged by a major corporation, you may be entitled to compensation.

If you believe you have been wronged, take action to protect your rights.

Fill out this form or call 1.800.387.4262 if you need additional information or want to discuss a potential claim with an attorney. All inquiries are kept strictly confidential.

If the inquiry is accepted for further review, you will receive a prompt response (usually the same day or by the next business day). Local counsel may be used for this matter.

Claim Evaluation Form

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