Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0079-2018 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Boston Scientific Corporation |
| Report date | Nov 15, 2017 |
| Recall initiation date | Oct 4, 2017 |
| Quantity | 4 devices |
| Location | Saint Paul, MN, United States |
Official product description
VIGILANT X4 CRT-D, Model G247, Sterile. Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillators (CRT-Ds) are indicated for patients with heart failure who receive stable optimal pharmacologic therapy (OPT) for heart failure and who meet any one of the following classifications: (1) Moderate to severe heart failure (NYHA Class III-IV) with EF d 35% and QRS duration e 120 ms; (2) Left bundle branch block (LBBB) with QRS duration e 130 ms, EF d 30%, and mild (NYHA Class II) ischemic or nonischemic heart failure or asymptomatic (NYHA Class I) ischemic heart failure.
Why the product was recalled
The devices have an incorrect firmware configuration.
Distribution information
The devices were distributed to medical facilities located in MN and OH. There was no foreign/government/military distribution.
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: Visit.
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