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Guidant recalls Contak Renewal and Contak Renewal 2

Product group Active implantable medical devices
Reference 02284/04

Guidant Corp. recalls Contak Renewal, model 135 and Contak Renewal 2, model 155 due to possible deterioration in a wire insulator within the lead connector block resulting in an electrical short while delivering shock therapy and loss of device function.

Update of the recall dated June 23, 2005

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