Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2070-2019 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class I |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | St Jude Medical Inc. |
| Report date | Aug 14, 2019 |
| Recall initiation date | Jun 20, 2019 |
| Quantity | 27 |
| Location | Sylmar, CA, United States |
Official product description
ELLIPSE VR, REF: CD1377-36C Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs)
Why the product was recalled
Electrical failures were identified in cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) due to damaged aluminum wires. ICDs may contain electrical wire connections which may not be completely insulated. The potential patient impact could be the inability to deliver high voltage therapy. There is no available option to verify the vulnerability status for implanted devices.
Distribution information
Worldwide distribution. US nationwide, and countries: DE, FR, IT, ES, NL, PT, SE, HU, DK, PL, IL, GP, DZ, CH, SA, SK, LU, NZ, VN, and NO
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: Visit.
What to do next
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