Guidant Corp. voluntarily recalled nearly 50,000 of its cardiac defibrillators worldwide because of potential malfunctions in the devices.

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On July 17 th, 2005, Guidant Corporation ordered a voluntary recall of several of its pacemakers including Contak TR Pacemaker. It was discovered that some units manufactured between November 1997 and October 2000 might have had faulty seals that were supposed to keep moisture out of the unit. Although there have been no confirmed fatalities, 69 instances out 18,000 units have caused many people to rethink their trust in their health care

If you have a Contak TR Pacemaker model number 1241 your health could be in danger. Contact your doctor immediately if your pacemaker exhibits any of the following warning signs:

• Increased battery depletion
• Incorrect reset warnings
• Inaccurate pacing
• Advanced or incorrect replacement warnings

These are signs of potential malfunction of your Contak TR Pacemaker.

If you have a Contak TR Pacemaker contact your health care professional right away. Once you have secured your health, consult with a dedicated and understanding attorney to protect your legal rights. Don’t let another corporation silence your voice and prevent you from getting the justice you deserve.

The Law Firms of Steigerwalt & Associates and Provost * Umphrey have joined forces to help victims of serious injury and death as a result of defective and recalled Guidant defibrillators and pacemakers throughout the country. Our firms have spent many years successfully helping injured people and their families with mass tort and defective product cases around the U.S. We are dedicated to pursuing justice for our clients and fighting for the rights of the injured. Together our law firms can help you - regardless of where you live.