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Information on the Warning from Guidant |
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Guidant Corp. initially warned physicians about problems with the Guidant Prizm AVT, Vitality AVT, and Renewal AVT on June 17, 2005. |
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These devices can experience a memory error, which causes failures in the device. |
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| Reports of Injuries | |
| As of August 8, 2005, Guidant Corp. announced they had received 6 reports of failure in this device. | |
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All models are subject to this recall. |
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| Recommendation | |
| Guidant recommends a programming change that can reduce the risk of the problem and can be implemented during an office visit. Guidant expects a non-invasive software solution to be available by the end of 2005. | |
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Letter
to Patients—Vitality AVT and Contak Renewal AVT Letter to Patients—Ventak
Prizm AVT Urgent Medical Device Safety Information & Corrective
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O'Steen & Harrison, PLC presently is handling legal claims on behalf of those injured by defective Guidant heart devices. For free answers to your legal questions about the Guidant Prizm AVT, Vitality AVT, or Renewal AVT, just call us toll-free at 1-800-883-8888 or submit this online contact form. |
