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Guidant ICD Risks
The Guidant internal cardiac defibrillator (ICD) recall includes 50,000 devices that are currently in use, at least 20,000 of which are implanted into American patients. The following is a list of potential risks associated with the recalled ICDs manufactured by Guidant.
Serious complications from the surgery:
- Death
- Heart attack
- Stroke
- Electrical storm
- Puncture of lung or heart muscle
- Torn blood vessel
- Severe bruising or bleeding
- Air intrusion between lungs and the chest wall
Less serious complications:
- Chest pain
- Palpitations
- Fainting
- Shortness of breath, prolonged hiccupping, difficulty breathing
- Redness, warmth, tenderness, or swelling of the incision site
- Drainage of liquid from the incision site along with fever
Guidant Corporation has advised patients to take the following steps in regards to the recent recalls and warnings.
- Contact your doctor to determine if you have an affected ICD.
- Contact your doctor if you feel an electrical shock from your device.
- Contact your doctor or go to the nearest emergency room if you hear an audible "beeping" from your ICD.
If you are concerned about your Guidant ICD, contact the law firm of Miller & Associates. Their experienced product liability lawyers will guide you through your options during a free and confidential consultation. Contact their law firm today.
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