guidant contak renewal recall
Recall Information on Guidant Contak Renewal (model h135) Defective Guidant Devices
Issue
The device can short-circuit due to deterioration in a wire insulator, causing a failure of the device.
Injuries
Guidant Corp. reported that it had received 15 reports of failures worldwide affecting this model, including one death
Affected Models

The problem occurs in model H135 units, manufactured on or before August 26, 2004. Guidant also has released recall warnings for other devices in this line, including the Contak Renewal 2, Contak Renewal 3, and Contak Renewal 4.

The devices recalled may be specific to certain serial numbers and/or manufactured dates.
Recommendation
Patients with this device should contact their physicians to discuss possible removal of the device.
Guidant Communications

The following information is provided by Guidant Corporation.

Letter to Patients
Letter to Physicians
Questions and Answers for Patients