Defective Heart Defibrillator or Pacemaker Injuries and Recalls

Please note: Due to a Feb. 2008 decision by the Supreme Court of the United States, our firm is no longer accepting claims for pacemakers and defibrillators. In Riegel v. Medtronics, the Supreme Court ruled that a state lawsuit against a medical device manufacturer is barred if federal regulators have already approved the device. The following medical device information posted on our website is for reference only.

Did you find out that the heart defibrillator or pacemaker you trusted to keep your heart beating properly was defective or recalled? If you, or someone you care about, are one of the many people who depend on a heart device, the news that a defibrillator or pacemaker may not work when you need it is serious.

Nearly 50,000 Boston-Scientific Heart Devices Recalled

In June, 2006, Boston-Scientific recalled 22,600 cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators due to malfunctions. An additional 27,200 devices are already implanted in patients and could also have the defect.

The recalled Boston-Scientific pacemakers and defibrillators recalled include:

Pacemakers:

Insignia

Nexus

Cardiac Resynchronization Pacemakers:

Contak Renewal TR

Contak Renewal TR2

Defibrillators:

Ventak Prizm 2

Vitality
Vitality 2

FDA Issues Recall For Guidant Pacemakers & Defibrillators

Since June of 2005, Guidant has recalled more than 84,000 defective defibrillators due to short circuiting or faulty switches.

Recalled Guidant Pacemakers:

Contak Renewal 3
Contak Renewal 4
Renewal RF
Ventak Prizm 2 DR (Model 1861)
Prizm 2 DR
Contak Renewal (Models H135)

Contak Renewal 2 (Model H155)
Ventak Prizm AVT
Vitality AVT
Renewal 3 AVT
Renewal 4 AVT ICDS

More than 28,000 Guidant pacemakers made between 1997 and 2000 are the subject of a Class I Recall. The pacemakers’ sealing component can degrade resulting in an overabundance of moisture and possible malfunction.

Recalled Guidant Defibrillators:

Pulsar Max
Pulsar
Discovery(r)
Meridian(r)

Discovery II
Virtus Plus II(r)
Intelis II
Pulsar Max II

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