Guidant Defective Defibrillator
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 the form to the right 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.
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