Boston Scientific, LATITUDE Programming System, Model 3300 - Product Usage:The Boston Scientific LATITUDE Programming System is intended for use in hospital and clinical environments to communicate with Boston Scientific implantable systems. The software in use controls all communication functions for the Pulse Generator (PG). Detailed software applications instructions can be found in the associated product literature for the PG being interrogated.
FDA Recall Z-1511-2020 · Posted 2020-03-03
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Recalling FirmBoston Scientific Corporation
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeLWS
Date Initiated2020-02-12
Date Terminated2023-04-14
Product Quantity4 devices
Reason for Recall
Boston Scientific released a new Software Update Application that was downloaded to four (4) distributed Model 3300 programmers. The Software Update Application then directed these programmers to download software applications that have not been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.
Firm Action
The firm initiated the recall by letter on 12/12/2020. The letter explained the error and requested the consignee segregate the units for removal. The firm will provide another model of programmer to be used in the interim.
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Distribution Pattern
US Nationwide distribution in the states of NC, TN, and MO.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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