Guidant Defibrillators

Guidant Defibrillator Recall

Guidant Corporation has recalled 50,000 defibrillators including 28,900 that could develop a short circuit and an additional 21,000 susceptible to a memory malfunction. The models included in the recall are the Ventak Prism 2 DR, Ventak AVT, Vitality AVT, Renewal 3 AVT, Renewal 4 AVT ICDs, Contak Renewal and Contak Renewal 2.

Thus far two patients using one of the recalled defibrillators has died and an additional 45 cases have been documented where the device has failed. The Federal Food and Drug Administration recommends patients with one of the recalled defilbrillators should consult with their physician immediately.

If you suspect a Guidant defibrillator has injured you, please call us now at 1-800-THE-EAGLE (1-800-843-3245) or SUBMIT A SHORT AND SIMPLE CASE FORM HERE.