ALERT-CLASS 1 RECALL-GUIDANT CORP. PACEMAKERS
The following models of Guidant pacemakers, manufactured between November 25, 1997 and October 26, 2000 have been recalled:
- PULSAR MAX models 1170, 1171, 1270
- PULSAR models 0470, 0870, 0970, 0972, 1172, 1272
- DISCOVERY models 1174, 1175, 1273, 1274, 1275
- MERIDIAN models 0476, 0976, 1176, 1276
- PULSAR MAX II models 1180, 1181, 1280
- DISCOVERY II models 0481, 0981, 1184, 1186, 1187, 1283, 1284, 1285, 1286
- CONTAK TR model 1241
- VIRTUS PLUS II 1380, 1480
- INTELIS II models 1483, 1484, 1485, 1384, 1385, 1349, 1499
REASON FOR RECALL: A seal with the devices can leak, allowing moisture to affect the electronic circuits. This defect can cause the pacemakers to fail to provide pacing or can cause a rapid heart rate. Other unexpected device behaviors are also possible. The problems may occur without warning and can lead to loss of consciousness, and possibly heart failure and death.
COSUMERS WITH QUESTIONS MAY CONTACT GUIDANT CORPORATION AT 1-866-484-3268.
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ALERT-CLASS 1 RECALL-GUIDANT CORP. PACEMAKERS
FDA MED WATCH-TRANSVAGINAL PLACEMENT OF SURGICAL MESH
TOXIC MOLD LITIGATION
