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Guidant VENTAK PRIZM® 2 DR, Model 1861, Recall

One of the purposes of defective medical device litigation is to hold manufacturers of medical devices accountable for their products and their conduct regarding their products. The hope is that a lawsuit will get the manufacturer to care more about the safety of patients than the bottom line. It is critical in complex medical device cases to have an attorney with experience and a record of success. Attorney Fred Pritzker has had 29 years of experience successfully fighting manufacturers of defective products. As a testimony to his excellence, other lawyers have selected him for inclusion in the 2005-2006 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

If you or a loved one have had a Guidant VENTAK PRIZM® removed or would like to have one removed and are concerned about medical and other expenses, contact Pritzker | Ruohonen & Associates, P.A., a nationally recognized law firm. You can reach us toll-free at 1-888-377-8900, e-mail us at info@pritzkerlaw.com, or fill out our online Guidant Implantable Defibrillator case consultation form. Consultations are free, and your information is kept strictly confidential.

We have 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 one of our experienced lawyers about your Guidant VENTAK PRIZM®, and it may result in the peace of mind you have been looking for.

Guidant Knew of Potential Defect for Three Years before
Recalling the Guidant VENTAK PRIZM®
According to a Guidant “Dear Doctor” letter dated June 17, 2005, Guidant became aware of a problem with the VENTAK PRIZM® 2 DR, Model 1861, in February of 2002. Since that time there have been, according to Guidant, 28 reports of failure of this model of Guidant defibrillator. In the same letter, Guidant admits to one fatality caused by the defect in the VENTK PRIZM® 2 DR, Model 1861. This death occurred in March of 2005, over three years after Guidant discovered a problem. The young man who died in March had no idea that he was at risk because Guidant had not told doctors or patients of the potential defect. It was not until June of 2005 that Guidant released information regarding the potential defect in the Guidant VENTAK PRISM®.

Extent of Damage Caused by Guidant Defibrillators Unknown
In the “Dear Doctor” letter dated June 17, 2005, Guidant admits that deaths associated with the failure of the Guidant VENTAK PRISM® 2 DR may be under-reported because they are not routinely checked after death.

Legal Rights and Remedies
If a Guidant VENTAK PRISM® 2 DR was implanted in you or a loved one, you may be entitled to compensation from Guidant. Attorney Fred Pritzker and his team of dedicated lawyers can help you get what you deserve and, at the same time, send a message to Guidant that you don’t like what they did to you and thousands of others. Damages sought against Guidant could include compensation for physical and mental pain and suffering, medical and hospital expenses and punitive damages.


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