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Guidant Corporation, manufacturer of the widely-used Guidant defibrillator, claims that it identified a short-circuiting defect in its medical devices in 2002 and subsequently altered the manufacturing process of the defibrillator to correct the problem. However, Guidant inexplicably continued to sell the faulty defibrillators without notifying medical professionals that improved devices were available. If you believe you have been adversely affected by a recalled Guidant defibrillator, contact our reputable attorneys at Oklahoma Legal Center to discuss your legal options.
The problems with the Guidant defibrillator first surfaced when the manufacturing company discovered that the insulation on some of the wiring in three models of Implantable Cardiac Defibrillators could accidentally short out and prevent the unit from functioning properly. Instead of halting production and recalling the units however, Guidant decided to continue to sell faulty devices and address the malfunction in later models.
There were approximately 45 malfunctions and two deaths associated with the short-circuit defect in the Guidant defibrillators. Guidant later announced that an additional four models had experienced memory programming errors that could prevent them from delivering proper therapy to heart patients. The Guidant recall established in 2005 not only affects the 50,000 people who have received these defective defibrillators, but the hundreds of thousands of patients across the country who have been implanted with other potentially defective medical devices.
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If you have received a Guidant defibrillator and you have experienced an adverse reaction, or if you are unsure whether your device is a recalled model, contact our knowledgeable attorneys at Oklahoma Legal Center today. We are familiar with the complexities of defective product litigation and we know firsthand how to help you fight for what you deserve. If you are one of the nearly 50,000 patients with a Guidant cardiac defibrillator, you deserve compensation for your fear and your suffering – let us help you today.