| Issue |
| The device can fail due to a defective magnetic switch that may stick in the closed position. |
| Injuries |
| Guidant Corp. reported on June 24, 2005 that it had received 4 confirmed reports of failures worldwide. An additional instance is suspected. |
| Affected Models |
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H170, H173, H175, H177, H179, H190, H195, H197, H199, M150, M155, M157, M159, M170, M175, M177, M179, H230, H239 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 treatment options. |
| Guidant Communications |
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The following information is provided by Guidant Corporation. |
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