Post by "Pop" Stran on Aug 6, 2005 2:27:16 GMT -5
The company says at least 69 pacemakers have failed and one death has been reported so far.
The problem involves a seal within the devices.
It can leak, causing the pacemaker to fail to provide pacing or causing a rapid heart rate.
The problems may occur without warning and can lead to loss of consciousness, and possibly heart failure and death.
Earlier this month, Guidant recalled several implantable defibrillator models.
The problem involves a seal within the devices.
It can leak, causing the pacemaker to fail to provide pacing or causing a rapid heart rate.
The problems may occur without warning and can lead to loss of consciousness, and possibly heart failure and death.
Earlier this month, Guidant recalled several implantable defibrillator models.