Pacemakers By Guidant Have Flaw

Article Abstract:

Guidant Corp., which recently recalled thousands of implantable heart defibrillators, has just told doctors that nine of its older pacemaker models also have problems and should be replaced. The announcement of these product defects may affect Guidant's second quarter earnings, and it's planned acquisition by Johnson & Johnson.

General services, Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing, Electromedical equipment, Pacemakers, Reports, Risk factors, Company systems management, Information management, Pacemaker, Artificial (Heart)

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F.D.A. Says Flaws in Heart Devices Pose High Risks

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Three implantable defibrillators, the Ventak Prizm 2 DR Model 1861, the Contak Renewal and the Contak Renewal 2, made by Guidant Corp. have been designated Class I recalls by the Food and Drug Administration. The implants have manufacturing defects that have caused the death of at least two patients.

Legal issues & crime, Company legal issue, Investigations, Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators

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Boston Scientific Widens Recall Of Stents for Heart Treatment

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Boston Scientific Corporation's stock fell over three dollars, with the announcement of a voluntary recall of two of its heart stents. Company earnings reports for the second quarter have been delayed.

Boston Scientific Corp.

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