Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1530-2021 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class I |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | St. Jude Medical, Cardian Rhythm Management Division |
| Report date | May 19, 2021 |
| Recall initiation date | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Quantity | 242,945 pacemakers [updated 3/20/2023] |
| Location | Sylmar, CA, United States |
Official product description
ASSURITY Pulse Generator REF PM**** SN ********* ST. JUDE MEDICAL Assurity and Endurity pacemakers are intended to provide single-chamber or dual-chamber bradycardia pacing.
Why the product was recalled
Due to a manufacturing issue associated with the mixing process of the epoxy used in the manufacture of pacemaker from years 2015 through 2018, the affected devices may malfunction caused by moisture ingress through the device header and feedthrough
Distribution information
Worldwide distribution: U.S (nationwide) to states including.: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, Puerto Rico, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, and WY. O.U.S.( countries): [806 Amendment - after March 2021 - updated 3/20/2023] Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Malaysia, Mexico, Montenegro, Morocco, Nepal, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Palestine, Panama, Paraguay, Peru Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Reunion, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Servia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela, Vietnam, and Yemen.
How to read the classification
FDA Class I indicates a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The classification shown here comes directly from the FDA enforcement record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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