Guidant VENTAK PRIZM Recall and Class Action Lawsuit

If you or a loved one has had a Guidant VENTAK PRIZM® 2 DR, Model 1861 implanted in your body you may be eligible to participate in a class action lawsuit against Boston Scientific (aquired Guidant Corporation in 2006) and others.

Free consultation with an attorney >>>

On July 18, 2005, the FDA announced a recall of VENTAK PRIZM 2 DR 1861 defibrillators manufactured on or before April 16, 2002. Our attorneys filed lawsuits against Guidant Corporation, Boston Scientific Corporation and others regarding these defibrillators.

At issue now are Guidant VENTAK PRIZM 2 DR 1981 defibrillators manufactured from April 16, 2002 through November 13, 2002. These defibrillators are the subject of an investigation into a Guidant VENTAK PRIZM class action lawsuit by our law firm. Attorney Elliot Olsen of our office is our lead attorney for this investigation and legal actions to hold Guidant, Boston Scientific and others accountable for the harm caused to patients.

Below is the FDA announcement of the 2005 Guidant VENTAK PRIZM Recall (not defibrillators manufactured from April 16, 2002 through November 13, 2002):

Ventak PRIZM 2 DR ICDs Recall Notice

Date Recall Initiated:

June 29, 2005

Product:

Ventak PRIZM 2 DR Model 1861 Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs) manufactured on or before April 16, 2002

Use:

These devices are surgically implanted in persons who have a type of heart disease that creates the risk of a life-threatening heart arrhythmia (abnormal rhythm). The devices deliver an electrical shock to the heart to restore normal heart rhythm.

Recalling Firm:

Guidant Corporation
Cardiac Rhythm Management
4100 Hamline Ave. N.
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55112-5700

Reason for Recall:

A deterioration in a wire insulator could cause a short circuit, resulting in the devices' inability to deliver an electrical shock during episodes of arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm) –which could lead to a serious, life-threatening event for a patient.

Date Recall Initiated:	June 29, 2005
Product:	Ventak PRIZM 2 DR Model 1861 Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs) manufactured on or before April 16, 2002
Use:	These devices are surgically implanted in persons who have a type of heart disease that creates the risk of a life-threatening heart arrhythmia (abnormal rhythm). The devices deliver an electrical shock to the heart to restore normal heart rhythm.
Recalling Firm:	Guidant Corporation Cardiac Rhythm Management 4100 Hamline Ave. N. Saint Paul, Minnesota 55112-5700
Reason for Recall:	A deterioration in a wire insulator could cause a short circuit, resulting in the devices' inability to deliver an electrical shock during episodes of arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm) –which could lead to a serious, life-threatening event for a patient.

Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Free Case Consultation

We are Not Paid Unless You Win

Our attorneys work on a continguency fee basis, meaning you do not have to pay our law firm for representing you unless we win you money.

Firm News

AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbell

Attorneys Fred Pritzker and Eric Hageman have been given the highest rating by Martindale-Hubbell for attorney, AV Preeminent. An AV® certification mark is a significant rating accomplishment - a testament to the fact that a lawyer's peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence.

Adjunct Teaching Position At U of M Law School

Attorney Brendan Flaherty has accepted an adjunct teaching position at the University of Minnesota Law School. For the 2011 spring semester, Flaherty will teach a course entitled "Practice and Professionalism," which will introduce students to foundational lawyering skills and professional responsibility issues.

Attorney Elliot Olsen Speaks at Conference

Attorney Elliot Olsen recently spoke at the Seventh Annual LifeScience Alley Conference in Minneapolis on Preemption and the Future of Medical Device Litigation. He appeared with Randall Pattee of Lindquist and Vennum and Jean Lance, VP of corporate legal and general counsel for Boston Scientific.

Named Super Lawyer

In recognition of their achievements, Attorneys Fred Pritzker, Elliot Olsen and Eric Hageman were named "Super Lawyers" by Law & Politics magazine. According to Super Lawyers, "The objective is to create a credible, comprehensive and diverse listing of outstanding attorneys that can be used as a resource to assist attorneys and consumers in the search for legal counsel."

Brendan Flaherty Named a Rising Star

In recognition of his achievements, Attorney Brendan Flaherty was named a 2010 Rising Star by Minnesota Law & Politics. Only 2.5 percent of the state’s lawyers are included on the list, which highlights Minnesota’s best up-and-coming legal talent.

Fred Pritzker Listed in The Best Lawyers in America

Fred Pritzker has been notified that he will again be listed in The Best Lawyers in America for his work in personal injury litigation.

This is attorney advertising. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. The result of each case is determined by the specific facts and the applicable law.