Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0660-2016 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class I |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | St Jude Medical Cardiac Rhythm Management Division |
| Report date | Jan 27, 2016 |
| Recall initiation date | Nov 3, 2015 |
| Quantity | 447 units total (281 units in US) |
| Location | Sylmar, CA, United States |
Official product description
Optisure Dual Coil Defibrillation Leads, Model No. LDA220, LDA220Q, LDA230Q, LDP220Q. St. Jude Medical. Designed for long term attachment to an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD).
Why the product was recalled
Leads may have been compromised during the manufacturing process, with cuts in the insulation layer of the SVC shock coil.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution US (nationwide), Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, France, United Kingdom, India, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, and Sweden.
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.
What to do next
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