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Guidant Pacemaker Claims Attorneys

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On July 18, 2005, Guidant Corporation, a manufacturer of pacemakers, announced a voluntarily recall of certain pacemakers. The recall centers around a defect in a seal within the pacemakers that can leak and allow moisture to affect the electronic circuits inside the device, causing the pacemakers to fail to operate correctly. The problems may occur without warning and can lead to loss of consciousness, and possibly heart failure and death.

Guidant warned physicians in July 2005, that replacements might be needed for nine of its pacemaker models manufactured between 1997 and 2000. Pacemakers send electrical impulses to the heart to speed up or slow beats, and typically can remain implanted for seven to ten years before requiring replacement. In September 2005, Guidant recalled some of its Insignia and Nexus pacemakers due to failures, including nine cases requiring hospitalization.

The following models are affected by this recall. All were manufactured between November 25, 1997 and October 26, 2000.

  • PULSAR7 MAX Models 1170, 1171, 1270
  • PULSAR Models 0470, 0870, 0970, 0972, 1172, 1272
  • DISCOVERY7 Models 1174, 1175, 1273, 1274, 1275
  • MERIDIAN7 Models 0476, 0976, 1176, 1276
  • PULSAR MAX II Models 1180, 1181, 1280
  • DISCOVERY II Models 0481, 0981, 1184, 1186, 1187, 1283, 1284, 1285, 1286
  • CONTAK TR7 Model 1241
  • VIRTUS PLUS7 II Models 1380, 1480
  • INTELIS II Models 1483, 1484, 1485, 1384, 1385, 1349, 1499
  • (VIRTUS PLUS II and INTELIS II models available only outside the U.S).

Our expansive resources, our experience, and our knowledge of the complex Multidistrict Litigation (MDL) process in which the Guidant cases will be handled enables us to provide you the high-caliber, aggressive representation you expect and deserve concerning injuries caused by Guidant Pacemakers.

Click here to read the pretrial order.

If you or a loved one believe you were injured by a Guidant Pacemaker, or you have used or are currently using a recalled Guidant Pacemaker, you may be entitled to compensation. Burg Simpson's experienced attorneys are available to discuss and evaluate your case. Please call or email us today for a free consultation.

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