Guidant
Intelis II Pacemaker
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On July 19, 2005, Guidant Corporation recalled a number of INTELIS II pacemakers manufactured between 1997 and 2000 because a potentially fatal defect. 69 out of 18,000 devices still in use experienced a failure in the seal that prevents moisture from entering the unit. Once the delicate internal electronics are damaged the unit can no longer deliver the appropriate amount of cardiac stimulation that insures proper blood circulation throughout the body. It is speculated that one fatality may have been caused by this failure, although that link has not been firmly established and is still under investigation. These are the Intelis II models that are affected:
- Guidant Intelis II 1483
- Guidant Intelis II 1484
- Guidant Intelis II 1485
- Guidant Intelis II 1384
- Guidant Intelis II 1385
- Guidant Intelis II 1349
- Guidant Intelis II 1499
Many patients with weak or injured hearts rely on pacemakers such as the INTELIS II to insure proper circulation. When the tissues of the body are starved for the fuel blood provides it begins to experience fainting, shortness of breath, dizziness, and irregular heart rate. Anyone with the INTELIS II pacemaker should alert their doctor immediately if they experience any of these symptoms for they may be early signs of pacemaker failure.
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