RecallDepth

OPTIMIZER model CCM X11 implantable pulse generator (IPG) devices - Smart Mini and Lite

This recall is currently active, issued February 22, 2024. It was issued by Impulse Dynamics (Usa) Inc.

Company
Impulse Dynamics (Usa) Inc
Recall Initiated
January 5, 2024
Posted
February 22, 2024
Recall Number
Z-1173-2024
Quantity
1,469 total units
Firm Location
Marlton, NJ
Official Source
View on FDA website ↗

Reason for Recall

OPTIMIZER devices may cease to deliver CCM therapy if the device incorrectly detects a charging error. This may cause patients to experience heart failure symptoms similar to before implantation of the device.

Distribution

Domestic US distribution nationwide. International distribution to Austria Croatia Czech Republic Germany Italy Macau Poland Romania Russia Spain Sweden.

Lot / Code Info

OPTIMIZER Smart Mini UDI-DI: 00810003380098 OPTIMIZER Lite UDI-DI: 00810003380142 All units potentially affected. The available software versions that allow the issue to manifest are 1.5.0 and 1.9.1.

Root Cause

Software design

Action Taken

On January 2, 2024, the firm sent letters to field representatives to be given to affected physicians. Summary of the safety communication can be found online: https://impulse-dynamics.com/safety-information/ The firm recommends all patients with implant card showing model CCM X11, who have experienced the "A9" charge error, charge their implanted device to no more than 75% of full capacity to circumvent the issue. See link above for instructions. If a patient encounters an A9 error code, CCM therapy has been suspended and must be manually reset. Patients should schedule time with an Impulse Dynamics representative or their physician to manually reset their device. The firm is working on a software update to address this issue. Patients and clinicians may determine if a specific device is affected by providing the serial number of any specific device to the Technical Support Hotline at 866-312-5370.