Guidant CONTAK RENEWAL® Defibrillator Recall

On June 29, 2005, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a Class I recall of Guidant CONTAK RENEWAL®, Model H135, and CONTAK RENEWAL® 2, Model H155, Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillators (CRT-Ds). (See the FDA Class I recall of Guidant CONTAK RENEWAL® defibrillators.) According to the FDA announcement, a deterioration in a wire insulator could cause a short circuit, resulting in the device’s inability to deliver an electric shock during episodes of arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm). This could cause serious injury or death. As of December 28, 2005, there had been 35 clinical failures of the CONTAK RENEWAL® Guidant Defibrillators. 5 of these people have died. (See information on the December 28, 2005, Guidant defibrillator update.)

If you or a loved one has one of these Guidant heart defibrillators you or the family member may:

Want to have the CONTAK RENEWAL® Guidant defibrillator removed or
Have experienced injury from a failure of the Guidant heart defibrillator.

Sadly, a family member may have died as a result of a Guidant defibrillator failure. In any of these cases, even if you only suspect an injury or death was caused by a Guidant defibrillator, lawyers at PritzkerOlsen, P.A. are available for a free consultation. You may be entitled to compensation from Guidant. Damages sought against Guidant could include compensation for physical and mental pain and suffering, medical and hospital expenses and punitive damages.

Guidant lawsuits involve complex medical, scientific and legal issues. Attorney Fred Pritzker has more than 30 years of experience successfully fighting for the rights of injured people. During that time, he has focused his practice on complex cases, including defective medical device cases. As a testimony to his excellence, he has been selected for inclusion in the current edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

If you have questions about Guidant defibrillators, lawyers at PritzkerOlsen, P.A. can help. You can reach Attorney Fred Pritzker and the other lawyers at PritzkerOlsen, P.A. by calling toll-free at 1-888-377-8900, by emailing info@pritzkerlaw.com, or by filling out the online consultation form. Consultations are free.

PritzkerOlsen, P.A. has already filed suit against Guidant on behalf of people who had these Guidant implantable heart defibrillator devises implanted in their bodies. It will cost you nothing to talk to Fred Pritzker about your CONTAK RENEWAL® Guidant defibrillator, and it may result in the peace of mind you deserve. PritzkerOlsen, P.A. is a national law firm with offices centrally located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. We represent clients throughout the United States.

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