Guidant Defibrillator and Pacemaker Recall Lawyers

Nationwide Cases

Nationwide actions involving prescription drugs, dietary supplements, over-the-counter medications and other defective pharmaceutical products can be complex, costly and time consuming. The Alvarez Law Firm has the resources and experience to successfully litigate such cases.

If you or someone you know has suffered as the result of a defective and harmful pharmaceutical product, or to learn more about pending cases and see if you qualify as a plaintiff, contact our Guidant pacemaker lawyers today.

Our firm is actively investigating and engaged in current lawsuits against the manufacturers of some of the following pharmaceutical products:

Defibrillator and Pacemaker

Guidant Corporation (NYSE: GDT) initiated a communication to physicians regarding the clinical performance of its VENTAK PRIZM® 2 DR Model 1861 implantable defibrillator. There have been 26 reports of failure including one recent death. Approximately 24,000 of these devices are currently implanted worldwide. In its May 23, 2005, letter to physicians, the company describes a rare failure that results in the device’s inability to deliver therapy. The problem is in Guidant’s VENTAK PRIZM 2 DR implantable defibrillators manufactured prior to November 2002. The FDA has classified its June 17, 2005 and June 24, 2005 physician communications regarding certain devices.

FDA has designated as “Class I” the previously announced physician communications concerning:

• VENTAK PRIZM 2 DR (manufactured on or before April 16, 2002)
• CONTAK RENEWAL 1 and 2 devices (manufactured on or before August 26, 2004)

A “Class I” recall is the highest priority recall. This recall, which consisted of a letter to physicians and patients, was sent out on June 17. A Class I recall is one in which there is a reasonable probability that, if a particular device is malfunctioning, the malfunctioning device will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

FDA has designated as “Class II” the previously announced physician communications concerning:

• VENTAK PRIZM AVT, VITALITY AVT, and RENEWAL AVT devices
• RENEWAL 3 and 4, RENEWAL 3 and 4 AVT, and RENEWAL RF devices

Dangerous Drugs

DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this website is not designed to replace your doctor's advice. Always consult a physician to determine whether certain medications or dietary supplements pose a danger to your medical condition.

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