EMBLEM MRI S-ICD Pulse Generator Model A219; Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
This recall is currently active, issued August 22, 2023. It was issued by Boston Scientific Corporation.
- Company
- Boston Scientific Corporation
- Recall Initiated
- July 11, 2023
- Posted
- August 22, 2023
- Recall Number
- Z-2442-2023
- Quantity
- 41,411 units
- Firm Location
- Saint Paul, MN
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
There is a potential for a rare interaction between the EMBLEM S-ICD and LATITUDE communicator, which may cause S-ICD sensing disablement for a 24-hour interval.
Distribution
Worldwide
Lot / Code Info
GTIN: 00802526581519, 00802526584404, 00802526584411, 00802526590405, 00802526590429, 00802526590436; All EMBLEM S-ICDs enrolled in LATITUDE
Root Cause
Software design
Action Taken
Boston Scientific disseminated an Important Medical Device Information notice to the physician or healthcare professional consignees beginning on 07/11/2023 by hand delivery using their sales representatives, The notices explain the problem, risk, and recommend the following: Please distribute this letter to all HCPs who manage follow-ups of S-ICD patients. Perform the next scheduled device check in-person using a Model 3300 LATITUDE programmer with Model 3877 v1.04 software or Model 3200 EMBLEM programmer with Model 2877 v4.10 software to address any potential for this rare S-ICD behavior. Up-to-date product performance information and a device lookup tool are available within our Product Performance Resource Center at www.bostonscientific.com/ppr. If you have additional questions regarding this information or need to report an adverse event, please contact your Boston Scientific representative or Technical Services, and your local regulatory authority, as applicable. On 08/16/2023 Boston Scientific mailed the letter to EMBLEM S-ICD implanting and/or following physicians/clinics of record. On 09/15/2023, Boston Scientific began distributing a letter dated September 2023 (with the original communication enclosed), to new implanting and following physicians/clinics of record since the August 2023 communication.