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Ref. MDA/2005/037
Issued: 27 June 2005
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| DEVICE: Guidant VENTAK PRIZM® 2 DR implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) model No 1861 - see Appendix for full list of affected serial numbers. |
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| PROBLEM: Potential loss of cardioversion, defibrillation or pacing therapy due to diversion of high voltage shock. |
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| ACTION BY: All cardiologists and cardiac technicians who manage patients implanted with a VENTAK PRIZM® 2 DR ICD. |
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| ACTION: See action points on page 3. |
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DISTRIBUTED to:
* via CE Bulletin |
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| CONTACTS: Details of manufacturer contacts, National Pacing and ICD Database and MHRA contacts for technical and clinical aspects. Change of address or removal from address list for Healthcare Commission. |
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> Further information supplied in the following pages.
MDA/2005/037 - Guidant VENTAK PRIZM® 2 DR implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) model No 1861. 
