Pennsylvania Guidant Medtronic Lawyers

For millions of Americans who have an irregular heartbeat, heart devices such as pacemakers and defibrillators are vital in their lives. That is why it is important that the makers of these medical devices take great care when making their product, because any mistake could have devastating consequences to the public. Not too long ago, two of the world’s largest medical technology companies, Medtronic and Guidant, have had recalls on several models of their pacemakers and defibrillators. If you feel that you have been injured by these recalled products, contact one of our Pennsylvania Product Liability Lawyers to discuss your legal options. You may be entitled to compensation for damages and medical expenses you had to endure.   

Do you or someone you know feel that a recalled medical device is responsible for your current medical problems? If so, contact our Pennsylvania Guidant Medtronic Lawyers today!

Signs of a defective pacemaker or defibrillators include:

• Rapid heart rate
• Loss of consciousness
• Heart failure
• Electrical shocks from the defibrillator
• An audible beep

So far, Medtronic has recalled 13,000 defibrillators since 2005 as a result of a possible internal short that may cause battery depletion within days or hours. Guidant on the other hand, recalled more than 160,000 pacemakers. However, there is some controversy about how Medtronic and Guidant handle the information about their defective pacemakers and defibrillators. For example, in 2005 the New York Times wrote an article accusing Guidant of waiting years before telling physicians about the problems with the medical devices.     

As of 2006, more than 300 class action lawsuits and individual suits have been filed for defective medical products manufactured by these medical technology companies. No one should have to suffer because of negligence of others. When the medical devices we depend on fail, you should be fairly compensated for the damages you had to endure. If you believe that you have suffered as a result of a defective medical product, contact our Pennsylvania Guidant Medtronic Lawyers to discuss how they can help you.    

Do you or someone you know feel that a recalled medical device is responsible for your current medical problems? If so, contact our Pennsylvania Guidant Medtronic Lawyers today!