Turke & Strauss LLP, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Argon Medical Devices, Inc. regarding its recent data breach. The Argon Medical Devices data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES:
Argon Medical Devices is a medical equipment manufacturing company that produces specialty medical devices for radiology, vascular surgery, cardiology, and oncology. Founded in 1972, Argon Medical Devices got its start manufacturing guidewires used to aid in catheter insertion. Today, Argon Medical Devices produces a range of medical tools and devices from needles and fluid bags to custom trays and accessories. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Argon Medical Devices also has locations in Portage, Wisconsin and Henrietta, New York. With over 1,000 employees, Argon Medical Devices serves a global network of hospitals and medical facilities.
WHAT HAPPENED?
On May 12, 2022, Argon Medical Devices discovered that it had experienced a data breach in which the sensitive personal identifiable information in its systems may have been accessed. Through its investigation, Argon Medical Devices determined that an unauthorized actor may have accessed this sensitive information between May 4 and May 14, 2022. On January 27, 2023, Argon Medical Devices began contacting individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
If you received a breach notification letter from Argon Medical Devices:
We would like to speak with you about your rights and potential legal remedies in response to this data breach. Please fill out the form, below, or contact us at (608) 237-1775 or sam@turkestrauss.com.
If you were impacted by the Argon Medical Devices data breach, you may consider taking the following steps to protect your personal information.
- Carefully review the breach notice and retain a copy;
Enroll in any free credit monitoring services provided by Argon Medical Devices, Inc.;
- Change passwords and security questions for online accounts;
- Regularly review account statements for signs of fraud or unauthorized activity;
- Monitor credit reports for signs of identity theft; and
- Contact a credit bureau(s) to request a temporary fraud alert.