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May 2005 News Archive Guidant Reports Flaws in Ventak Prizm 2 DR Defibrillator Posted by Mark  Guidant, a popular manufacturer of pacemakers and ICDs, has received considerable attention in the past week over a three year delay in disclosing a potentially fatal flaw in their Ventak Prizm 2 DR ICD/Pacemaker. At present, Guidant is not recommending replacement of the unit which has a reported failure rate of 0.07 percent. Only 26 of the 37,000 units Guidant manufactured have experienced failure, but there is concern that as the units age, the failure rate will rise. If you have any concerns regarding your ICD/Pacemaker please consult your physician. (Source: DuluthNewsTribune.com) To view Guidant’s response to patients, click here.The contents of the Long-QT-Syndrome.com Site, such as text, graphics, images and all other material contained on Long-QT-Syndrome.com are for informational purposes only. The contents were not written by a practicing medical doctor/physician and may not be correct. The content within Long-QT-Syndrome.com is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on the Long-QT-Syndrome.com Site! |
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