Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) are used to treat heart rhythms that are abnormally fast and life threatening. They also are often used in patients who are at risk for sudden cardiac death (SCD). ICDs have been found to reduce the SCD mortality rate when compared with conventional treatment. More than 300,000 patients around the world have received a potentially lifesaving Guidant ICD. Select a product below to view product information and instructions for use.
Source: Guidant, “ICD’s", Medical Professionals Website Section, 2007, http://www.guidant.com/products/aicd.shtml (30 May 2007)
If a Guidant ICD was implanted in your body, you may be entitled to monetary compensation. Call Walker & Walker Attorney Network at 1-800-THE-LAW2 (1-800-843-5292) for your free consultation. Or fill out the FREE CONSULTATION box on the left of this page now.
Warnings:
As of 7/25/2005 the FDA has classified Guidant's action as a Class I recall because of a reasonable probability that the malfunctioning device will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, “Guidant Corporation Cardiac Pacemakers", The FDA Saftey Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program, 2005, http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/SAFETY/2005/safety05.htm (30 May 2007)
For more information on drugs recently recalled by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), please go to: US FDA: Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts.