Guidant Defibrillator Lawsuit and Recall

Guidant Defibrillator Lawsuit Information: PritzkerOlsen, P.A., a nationally-recognized product liability law firm, is currently representing clients injured by Guidant defibrillators. For Guidant defibrillator lawsuit information, please contact PritzkerOlsen, P.A. toll free at 1-888-377-8900 or fill out the firm's online consultation form.

Below is information on the recall of about 73,000 Guidant Cardiac Defibrillators (ICDs) and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillators (CRT-Ds). Read about other Guidant recalls.

Guidant Defibrillator Recall: Questions & Answers
On April 5, Boston Scientific/Guidant recalled approximately 73,000 Guidant Implantable Cardiac Defibrillators (ICDs) and Guidant Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillators (CRT-Ds). A faulty capacitor in these devices can cause the batteries to deplete sooner than expected.

What exactly is affected by this Guidant defibrillator recall?
Guidant is recalling approximately 73,000 Guidant Implantable Cardiac Defibrillators (ICDs) and Guidant Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillators (CRT-Ds) that are distributed worldwide. The affected devices distributed in the US include the Guidant Contak Renewal 3 HE CRT-Ds (Models H177 and H179); Guidant Contak Renewal 3 CRT-Ds (Models H170 and H175); Guidant Vitality 2 DR ICDs (T165); Guidant Vitality 2 VR ICDs (T175); Guidant Vitality AVT ICDs (A155); Guidant Vitality DS DR ICDs (T125); and Guidant Vitality EL DR ICDs (T135). Guidant merged with Boston Scientific in April 2006. A Guidant lawsuit would also involve Boston Scientific.

What is the problem with the recalled Guidant defibrillators?
A capacitor in the affected Guidant defibrillators could malfunction, leading to premature battery depletion.

How serious is this?
As of March 30, 2007, Boston Scientific has confirmed 19 field events with the recalled Guidant defibrillators, mostly related to premature battery depletion. If you have a recalled Guidant defibrillator, this recall is serious. You may be:

experiencing emotional distress
need to have the recalled Guidant defibrillator removed
suffer injury or die due to the defective Guidant defibrillator

What should patients do who have one of the recalled Guidant defibrillators?
PritzkerOlsen, P.A. is currently representing patients in a Guidant lawsuit. If you have a recalled Guidant defibrillator, please call toll-free at 1-888-377-8900 to inquire about our Guidant defibrillator lawsuit and what you need to do to protect your rights.

How is Guidant related to Boston Scientific?
Guidant Corporation merged with Boston Scientific Corporation on April 24, 2006. Guidant Corporation became the Cardiac Rhythm Management division of Boston Scientific Corporation. The products being recall are labeled with the Guidant name.

If you retain PritzkerOlsen, P.A. to represent you in a Guidant defibrillator lawsuit, we will pursue a claim against Guidant, Boston Scientific, and any other parties that may be responsible for your injuries.

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