The Department of Health today (June 18) noted a worldwide recall of certain implantable cardiac defibrillators issued by the Guidant Corporation today.
The affected devices are –
Individual patients implanted with affected devices should contact their attending doctors and keep regular appointment. In case they feel an electrical shock, or hear an audible "beeping" from the device, they should immediately contact their doctor or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
The Department of Health has informed public and private hospitals, medical professional associations and relevant patients' groups about this recall action today.
Guidant Corporation has posted information for physicians on its web site at www.guidant.com