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Terminated

SJM Confirm, Implantable Cardiac Monitor (ICM) Models: DM2100, DM2102 (IDE). This product is a lead less non-therapeutic implantable cardiac monitor and is implanted to aid clinicians in diagnosing intermittent symptoms which may be due to arrhythmia

FDA Recall Z-2733-2011 · Posted 2011-07-05

Recalling FirmSt Jude Medical CRMD
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeMXC
Date Initiated2011-03-31
Date Terminated2011-07-19
Product Quantity83 units

Reason for Recall

The recall was initiated because St. Jude Medical made new software available for the SJM Confirm DM2100 implantable cardiac monitor (ICM) that incorporates enhancements to the devices sensing algorithm. These enhancements are intended to provide improved sensitivity and specificity for diagnosing arrhythmias. The user is presented with the option to upgrade new software into the SJM Confirm ICM

Firm Action

St. Jude Cardiac Rhythm Management Division sent an "Important Product Correction" letter on March 25, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter explains the reason for the recall and provided recommendations including a software upgrade by SJM Field Clinical Engineer or Technical Services. Customers were recommended to fill out and return a "Physician Acknowledgement Form". For additional information please contact your local St.Jude Medical Sales Representative, Field Clinical Engineer or the Technical Services Department at 800-722-3774

Root Cause

Software change control

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide distribution: (USA) Nationwide including the States of CA, WA, FL, WV, NY, MD and LA, and the country of Germany

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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

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