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AtriCure Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Artivion, Inc. data breach.
If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.
About Artivion, Inc.
Artivion Inc. is a multi-national medical device company based in Kennesaw, Georgia. Founded in 1984, the company develops, manufactures and distributes medical devices and implantable human tissues, primarily for cardiac and vascular surgical procedures.
With more than 1,600 employees worldwide, the company’s product line includes aortic stent grafts, surgical sealants, mechanical heart valves, and a variety of implantable cardiac and vascular tissues. Artivion operates manufacturing facilities in Atlanta, Austin and Hechingen, Germany
What happened?
Artivion experienced major a data breach between Nov. 20 and Nov. 21, 2024 when a cybercriminal gained access to its network and obtained files containing employee personal and protected health information. The data breach affected current and former employees' and their families.
The breach was disclosed to state authorities in Maine, Texas and Vermont in early July 2025. Affected individuals were notified by mail beginning on July 9, 2025.
Exposed Information
- Name
- Address
- Social Security number
- Driver’s license and/or passport number
- Health insurance information
- Date of birth
- Direct deposit information
Artivion has not released the total number of current and former employees impacted. Affected individuals include at least 5,608 Texas residents and three in Maine.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a data breach notification from Artivion, you have important rights and options. You may be entitled to seek compensation for any harm or inconvenience caused by this cybersecurity incident.
- Credit monitoring and Identity theft protection services: Sign up for the free Equifax Credit Watch™ Gold credit monitoring and identity theft protection services, if offered.
- Monitor your accounts carefully: Check your financial statements regularly for suspicious activity or unauthorized transactions. If you notice anything unusual, contact your financial institution immediately.
- Fraud alert and credit reports: A fraud alert informs creditors to take extra steps to verify your identity before opening new accounts in your name. Consumers are also entitled to one free credit report annually from each credit bureau. You can request a fraud alert or a credit report by contacting any one of the three major credit bureaus.
- Seek legal help: Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and pursue compensation.
Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and guide you through the process of joining a class action lawsuit.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was compromised in the Artivion data breach, you may be entitled to compensation, which can include reimbursement for expenses and time, emotional distress and credit monitoring costs or damages related to identity theft or fraud. Lawyers are investigating potential claims on behalf of those impacted.
To find out if you qualify to join a lawsuit and to protect your rights, complete the form below.
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