Defective & Dangerous Products

• More Heart Device Recalls

  Eddie Farah | June 27, 2006 10:08 PM | 0 CommentsJacksonville, FL

  Boston Scientific Corporation Acquired Guidant Corporation in April of 2006. On June 26, 2006 they announced additional problems resulting in a recall of both defibrillator and pacemakersThe affected Guidant devices include Insignia and Nexus brand pacemakers, Contak Renewal TR/TR2 cardiac resynchronization pacemakers, and Ventak Prizm 2, Vitality, and Vitality 2 cardioverter...

• Heart Health

  Eddie Farah | June 15, 2006 2:20 PM | 0 CommentsJacksonville, FL

  In my previous posting I discussed the concerns relating to Guidant Defibrillators.A new study suggests that for some patients with implanted heart defibrillators that have been recalled by the manufacturer, replacing the device might be riskier than leaving it in.This study by Canadian researchers reported a higher rate of surgical complications in patients who had potentially faulty...

• Guidant Defibrillator

  Eddie Farah | June 13, 2006 3:00 PM | 0 CommentsJacksonville, FL

  On July 18, 2005, Guidant Corporation voluntarily recalled certain pacemakers manufactured between November 25, 1997 and October 26, 2000 due to a potential leak in a seal within the device leaking, thereby allowing moisture to affect the electronic circuits. Also certain defibrillator models were recalled. These devices can develop an internal short circuit without warning, resulting in...