If you or a loved one has suffered an injury, heart attack, heart failure, or sudden cardiac death from a Guidant® or Medtronic® heart device malfunction, you may be entitled to substantial financial compensation.

Guidant and Medtronic announced the recall of thousands of defective heart devices, most of which are implanted in unsuspecting patients. Dangerous and potentially deadly defects in over 300,000 heart devices may cause serious health consequences for the people who rely on them.

Signs of a malfunctioning heart device include:

• Beeping from the unit
• Smoke from the unit
• Heart Failure
• Uncontrolled heart rate
• Electrical shock from the unit
• Stroke
• Lightheadedness or fainting

These signs may indicate a defective heart device and should be reported to your medical professional immediately. If your life has been endangered by a defective device or if you have lost someone you love because of a malfunctioning heart device, you have legal rights. To learn about your rights and the recalls resulting in injury, heart attack, heart failure or sudden cardiac death - call now, toll free 1-866-809-3992. You deserve answers.