Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0965-2013 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Boston Scientific CRM Corp |
| Report date | Mar 27, 2013 |
| Recall initiation date | Mar 1, 2013 |
| Quantity | 2090 (570 USA; 1520 OUS) |
| Location | Saint Paul, MN, United States |
Official product description
Boston Scientific/Cameron Health SQ-RX Model 1010 subcutaneous pulse generators. The S-ICD System is intended to provide therapy for the treatment of life-threatening ventricular tachyarrhythmias.
Why the product was recalled
An internal protective fuse can be unintentionally activated while the device is charging its capacitors for shock delivery or induction. Should this occur, the defibrillator would not be able to deliver therapy or communicate with the Q-TECH Model 2020 programmer, and would be unable to emit tones or otherwise respond to magnet application.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution, USA including the states of AZ, CA, CO, DC, GA, IL, MD, MA, MN, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, SC, VA, WA and the countries of AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, CANADA, CZECH REPUBLIC, DENMARK, FRANCE, GERMANY, IRELAND, ITALY, NETHERLANDS, NEW ZEALAND, PORTUGAL, SLOVAKIA, SPAIN, SWEDEN, SWITZERLAND, and the UNITED KINGDOM.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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