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Terminated

Boston Scientific TELIGEN, Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator models E102, E110, the following models are not available in the US: models E103, E111, F102, F103, F110, F111. Sterilized using ethylene oxide. Product Usage: This family of implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) provide a variety of therapies including: -Ventricular tachyarrhythmia therapy, which is used to treat rhythms associated with sudden cardiac death such as VT and VF; -Bradycardia pacing, including adaptive rate pacing, to detect and treat bradyarrhythmias and to provide cardiac rate support after defibrillation therapy. Boston Scientific implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) are indicated to provide ventricular antitachycardia pacing (ATP) and ventricular defibrillation for automated treatment of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias

FDA Recall Z-0088-2015 · Posted 2014-10-18

Recalling FirmBoston Scientific CRM Corp
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeLWP
Date Initiated2014-09-17
Date Terminated2015-02-20
Product Quantity31,144 devices total

Reason for Recall

Boston Scientific identified a subset of COGNISTM CRT-Ds and TELIGENTM ICDs that had experienced an increased rate of premature battery depletion due to compromised performance of a low voltage (LV) capacitor. Boston Scientific updated their August 2013 Physician communication to include additional devices that may experience premature battery depletion due to compromised performance of a low volt

Firm Action

Boston Scientific sent an Important Medical Device Information letter to physicians beginning September 17, 2014. The letter provided a summary of the issue, described clinical implications and expected device performance, and provided patient monitoring recommendations. Boston Scientific is introducing upgraded program software (Model 2868, version 3.04) that enhances the effectiveness of the Safety Architecture tools. Questions should be addressed to Boston Scientific Representative or Technical Services 1-800-227-3422 or [email protected].

Root Cause

Component design/selection

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide including American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and U.S. - Virgin Islands. OUS countries to include: Argentina, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Finland, France, French Polynesia, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Mozambique, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, New Caledonia, New Zealand, North Yemen, Norway, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Reunion, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Syrian Arab Republic, Taiwan R O C, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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