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	Careers at Guidant
		A career at Guidant is a career with impact.
		Guidant has been repeatedly named to Fortune magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For." Finalists for this award are chosen primarily by what employees say about their companies.
		Guidant Corporation does not require job candidates to pay fees of any kind as a part of the process of applying for a job at Guidant.
	www.guidant.com /careers (139 words)

	Guidant Initiates Worldwide Physician Communications Regarding Important Safety Information and Corrective Action about ...
		It is Guidant's recommendation to physicians that they consider programming "Enable Magnet Use" to "OFF" to ensure that appropriate therapy to treat ventricular and atrial tachyarrhythmias will be provided in the event that the magnetic switch becomes stuck in the closed position.
		Guidant recently announced its intention to establish an independent panel of experts to recommend guidelines for when to disseminate information to physicians and patients about life-sustaining implantable devices.
		Guidant plans to cooperate with and enlist the support of other interested parties, including the Food and Drug Administration, patient advocates, and physician societies.
	www.fda.gov /oc/po/firmrecalls/guidant062405.html (493 words)

	Guidant Defibrillator Recall Information for Guidant Defibrillators
		Guidant cardiac defibrillators are small devices implanted into the body to regulate the heartbeat in people with risk of heart problems.
		Guidant Corp knew that there were problems in its Prizm 2 DR model and continued to market it...
		Guidant Corp knew that there were problems in its Prizm 2 DR model and continued to market it, but demanded a total redesign of the unit.
	www.sddefenselawyers.com /guidant-defibrillator-recall (574 words)

	FDA Announces Guidant’s Class I Pacemaker Recall
		A patient whose device exhibited sustained pacing at a rapid rate was admitted to the hospital and later died.
		Guidant estimates that the failure rate from the leakage defect will be between 0.17% and 0.51% (i.e., between 1.7 per one thousand and 5.1 per one thousand) over the remaining lifetime of the devices.
		This is a decision that should be made by the patient in consultation with his or her physician, based on the patient's history and medical condition.
	www.fda.gov /bbs/topics/NEWS/2005/NEW01210.html (883 words)

	Guidant Recall Lawsuit and Lawyers - Comprehensive Information
		Guidant has acknowledged that the actual rate of failure may be higher than the reported rate and that the number of associated deaths may be underreported, since implantable cardio-defibrillators are not routinely evaluated after death.
		In June 2003, Endo Vascular Technologies (EVT), a subsidiary of Guidant, pleaded guilty to 10 felony counts and agreed to pay $92.4 million in civil and criminal penalties related to its Ancure Endograft system, a stent-graft device inserted by means of a catheter for the treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms.
		We are pleased to visit Guidant patients, or families of loved ones who died, at or near where you live and at no cost, to discuss your legal rights and answer your questions.
	www.guidant-recall-lawsuit.com /index.htm (846 words)

	Client Stories: Guidant (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		“Guidant was formed in 1994 as a spinoff from Lilly of five medical device companies which we combined to focus on cardiovascular disease.
		We pay EVA performance bonuses to Guidant technologists who develop new products within specified time frames, and we are seeing product innovation here that we've never seen before.
		All of our employees are Guidant shareowners today, and as a group, they are performing at levels we've never before experienced.
	www.eva.com /action/guidant.php (592 words)

	Guidant Corp.
		Guidant's demise as an independent company can be traced to a 2002 judge's order dissolving a joint venture with Bloomington-based Cook Group that would have enabled Guidant to make a drug-coated stent.
		December: Lilly's interest in Guidant is reduced to 80 percent through Guidant's initial public offering of 12.4 million shares.
		August: Guidant's new carotid artery stent is approved by the Food and Drug Administration, allowing the firm to beat Johnson & Johnson and several other rivals to that market.
	indystar.com /library/factfiles/business/companies/guidant/guidant.html (795 words)

	Guidant Defibrillator Recall Lawsuits - Guidant Lawyer: See if you have a Guidant defibrillator recall lawsuit - ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		As of June 20, 2005, Guidant had offered to replace thousands of these defibrillator devices due to flaws that have been found in as many as 20 models.
		Guidant has an online tool that you can use to see if your serial number is one that is subject to the recall.
		You may have a Guidant defibrillator recall lawsuit and could be included in the nationwide Guidant class action or mass action lawsuit.
	www.monheit.com /guidant-defibrillator-recall (663 words)

	Guidant Recall - Guidant Pacemaker Defibrillator Recall
		Guidant is a large manufacturer and distributor of implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD) and devices for cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT).
		When the Guidant devices are defective, either the irregularity of the heart rate is not detected or the proper electrical impulses for treatment are not delivered to the heart.
		It is Guidant's responsibility to maintain the highest quality standards for their pacemaker and defibrillator products and insure that if any quality issue arises, immediate steps are taken to protect the patients.
	www.access-media.net /guidant-recall (507 words)

	Guidant recalls thousands of pacemakers - Heart Health - MSNBC.com
		Guidant said that, as of Sept. 6, it had confirmed loss of pacing output in 36 of 49,500 Insignia and Nexus pacemakers, including seven that were detected by doctors before being implanted.
		Guidant has been under fire for waiting years to warn patients about a problem in its Prizm 2 DR defibrillator.
		Guidant projected a failure rate for the defibrillators of 0.7 percent to 1.8 percent.
	www.msnbc.msn.com /id/9443039 (906 words)

	Deaths from Guidant Defibrillators & Pacemakers - Guidant Recall
		Guidant Corp. voluntarily recalled nearly 50,000 of its cardiac defibrillators worldwide because of potential malfunctions in the devices.
		Guidant Corporation recalled most of its Implantable Cardiac Defibrillators on June 17 th due to potentially fatal malfunctions that could threaten the lives of 38,000 patients in the United States.
		Further compounding these findings was the fact that Guidant knew of several of the problems with their devices but waited and hoped that newer models would correct the oversights of earlier versions.
	www.kerrysteigerwalt.com /public/guidantrecall.html (478 words)

	Senior Citizens: Guidant Defibrillator Archives (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		It was determined by Guidant that the patient's device, known as a Ventak Prizm DR 2, had failed because it had short-circuited at some point, the filing shows, though it is not clear when Guidant made that determination.
		The Guidant Corporation, already embroiled in controversy over recalls of heart devices, alerted doctors yesterday that nine of its older pacemaker models were prone to failing.
		Guidant said that a component used to seal the pacemakers could degrade, allowing moisture to build up and causing the devices to fail.
	www.seniorcitizens.com /archives/health_alert/guidant_defibrillator (672 words)

	Guidant Issues Fifth Product Recall This Year (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The FDA has classified Guidant’s recall as a Class I recall, meaning that there is a reasonable probability that the malfunctioning device will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
		Guidant announced a second defibrillator recall on July 19 th, affecting over 25,000 patients.
		Senator Grassley requested post-approval reports for the recalled heart devices and an update on the steps the FDA and Guidant are taking to establish guidelines for device surveillance and the dissemination of information to both physicians and patients.
	www.newsinferno.com /storypages/9-23-2005~006.html (765 words)

	Guidant Defibrillators Short Circuiting Death Recall Injury Lawyers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Guidant Corp. has recalled several models of its cardiac defibrillators due to defects in the devices and numerous reports of device failure and death.
		Guidant Corp., one of the nation's top makers of pacemakers and heart defibrillators, said Tuesday that it received a warning letter from federal regulators regarding its operations in St. Paul, Minn.Guidant said the warning, which comes from the Food and Drug Administration, is for the company's...
		Officials at Guidant Corp. projected that as many as 15 of every 10,000 of its Prizm 2 DR implantable heart defibrillator might fail per year, leading to death in some cases, but did not tell doctors or regulators about the problems, according to documents filed in a Texas state court.The documents...
	www.yourlawyer.com /topics/overview/Guidant+Defibrillators (1364 words)

	Guidant Corporation
		Guidant is a world leader in the design and development of cardiovascular medical products.
		Guidant was incorporated in 1994, and since has grown to $3.2 billion in revenue and more than 12,000 employees.
		Although Guidant is a young organization, our four business groups have established track records in their markets.
	www.biospace.com /company_profile.aspx?CompanyID=2161 (185 words)

	Guidant Lawsuit, Asbestos Lawyers, Vioxx Lawsuit \| Martin & Jones
		On June 17, 2005, Guidant Corp. announced the first recall of Guidant defibrillator heart devices based on information that devices had failed on at least 45 occasions.
		Guidant extended the recall on June 24, 2005 to cover additional defective devices.
		We have compiled important information on the Guidant recall, including the latest Guidant news and important information on the legal rights of those harmed by defective Guidant defibrillators.
	www.martinandjones.com (955 words)

	Guidant Pacemaker Recall Information for Guidant Cardiac Pacemakers
		Guidant states that there have been 69 devices from these groups that have experienced some sort of failure.
		Due to the potential of critical failure Guidant recommends that doctors use their discretion in dealing with the unique needs of their patients, but to consider replacing these devices in patients who depend on them.
		Guidant Corp. recently extended its series of product recalls to pacemakers on Monday, July 18, 2005, saying nine of its older models used by 28,000 patients may have a dangerous and potentially deadly defect.
	www.sddefenselawyers.com /guidant-pacemaker-recall (305 words)

	Guidant Lawyers Defibrillator Recall Attorneys, Pacemaker Lawsuit News, Implant Injuries, Deaths
		Guidant Corp. said that one of its recommendations designed to correct a problem with its implantable heart defibrillators may actually increase risk to patients.
		Guidant Corp. has said that the devices have malfunctioned at least 45 times, causing two deaths.
		With the recall of certain Guidant defibrillators, there is some evidence that Guidant Corp. may have known of the faulty devices for some time prior to alerting the FDA, doctors, and patients.
	www.guidantlawyers.com (905 words)

	Guidant Recall, Ortho Evra Lawsuit, Zicam Settlement \| Phoenix Lawyers
		Guidant expanded the recall on June 24, 2005, when the company announced an additional 46,000 devices were potentially defective.
		Guidant has indicated it would replace as many as 28,900 of the devices already implanted in patients.
		If you or a loved one has been injured by a Guidant medical device, we encourage you to contact us for information about the Guidant lawsuit.
	www.vanosteen.com (1107 words)

	Guidant Financial Group, Inc. - Embark on a new world of investment
		Through a combination of innovative, industry-leading retirement account structures and access to a network of the very best financial advisors and professionals, Guidant Financial Group lights the way toward a new world of investment where you steer the ship and make the decisions that enable you to achieve your personal retirement goals.
		Guidant will light the way to a brighter retirement future for you and your family.
		It is time to embark on a new world of investment.
	www.guidantfinancial.com (121 words)

	Guidant defibrillators Recalled (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Guidant recalled nearly 50,000 cardiac defibrillators that were implanted in patients around the world due to defects that cause then to short-circuit.
		Guidant, who is being acquired by Johnson and Johnson, also kept physicians in the dark regarding the safety and dangers regarding these now-recalled defibrillators, which infuriated cardiologists nationwide about the company's acts and omissions.
		Six months before the Guidant publicly disclosed short-circuits in its heart devices, a debate was apparently going on within the company over whether to alert doctors about such failures, internal company documents suggested.
	www.nationwidejustice.com /defib_recall (402 words)

	Guidant - Heart Disease and Cardiovascular Disease Therapies
		Guidant - Heart Disease and Cardiovascular Disease Therapies
		The complete overview of heart disease information for patients and families.
		View and print The New England Journal of Medicine article.
	www.guidant.com (51 words)

	Guidant Recall \| Guidant Class Action Lawsuit - Canada Lawyers
		Guidant indicated it may need to replace as many as 28,900 defibrillators already implanted in patients.
		Guidant Renewal RF Guidant Corp. is recommending that those patients relying on the above devices discuss treatment options with their physicians.
		Greg Monforton and Partners is handling legal claims against Guidant Corp. on behalf of Canadians injured by the recalled heart defibrillators and pacemakers.
	guidant.gregmonforton.com (386 words)

	Guidant accepts $24.2 billion J&J takeover bid - U.S. Business - MSNBC.com
		The joint announcement of Guidant’s acceptance of JandJ’s bid came about 24 hours after Boston Scientific increased its offer by about $330 million to $24.98 billion, and about three hours after passage of a deadline Boston Scientific had set for Guidant to respond.
		Guidant’s board had previously accepted JandJ’s earlier $23.2 billion offer presented Wednesday night, but Boston Scientific’s move to raise its proposal Thursday night prompted JandJ to increase its bid a second time.
		The company also could walk away, or press its case directly to Guidant’s shareholders in hopes of reshaping the company’s board to bring in members who embrace its bid.
	www.msnbc.msn.com /id/10842632 (771 words)

	Canada Vioxx Lawsuit, Guidant Recall, Silzone Class Action Lawsuit \| Windsor Ontario Personal Injury Lawyers
		In June and July 2005, Guidant announced a recall of more than 125,000 heart defibrillators and pacemakers manufactured by the company.
		October 11, 2005—Greg Monforton was featured in an article discussing the firm's involvement in Guidant litigation, including a class action lawsuit filed in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice against Guidant Corporation, Guidant Canada, and subsidiaries.
		These physicians are calling on Guidant to be more open with them and patients about problems and risks.
	www.gregmonforton.com (708 words)

	Personal Injury Lawyer America \| Guidant Recall
		We represent patients injured by prescription drugs that have been recalled due to their dangerous side effects, such as Vioxx, certain antidepressants, and the "diet drug" Fen-Phen.
		Contact Lieff Cabraser about our lawsuit against Guidant for insufficient safety warnings and alleged defects in their cardio defibrillators.
		We are also investigating problems with Guidant's pacemakers.
	www.personalinjurylawyeramerica.com /index.htm (260 words)

	Guidant News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Guidant News continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.
		Six months before the Guidant Corporation publicly disclosed short circuits in its heart devices, a debate may have been going on within the company over whether to alert doctors about such failures, internal...
		Johnson & Johnson, Guidant agree to revise merger
	www.topix.net /com/gdt (611 words)

	Guidant Recalls Pacemakers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has upgraded a voluntary recall of certain Guidant pacemakers to a Class I recall, the most serious category.
		The FDA has reclassified Guidant's action as a Class I recall -- the most serious.
		These numerical classifications are based on the probability that the device failure could lead to adverse health effects.
	www.consumeraffairs.com /news04/2005/guidant5.html (978 words)

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