RecallDepth

Pulse Generators (aka pacemakers) Models include: Z-031-1 Meta DDR, Model 1256D Z-032-1 Tempo VR, Model 1102 Z-033-1 Tempo V, Model 1902 Z-034-1 Tempo DR, Model 2101 Z-035-1 Tempo D, Model 2902 Z-036-1 Meta, Model 1256

This recall has been terminated (originally issued December 18, 2002).

Recall Initiated
November 4, 2002
Posted
December 18, 2002
Terminated
December 14, 2004
Recall Number
Z-0341-03
Quantity
1146
Firm Location
Sylmar, CA
Official Source
View on FDA website ↗

Reason for Recall

Potential loss of pacing function. Expansion of recalls Z-031-1 thru Z-036-1

Distribution

Nationwide and Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Cyprus, Czech Rep., France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Turkey, Venezuela.

Lot / Code Info

Serial numbers U6227335 to U6240907

Root Cause

Other

Action Taken

Firm issued 'Dear Doctor' letters to following physicians which listed patient''s that the Doctor was responsible for. The letter informs of the situation regarding the potential loss of pacing function and recommends that the professional healthcare provider review and evaluate patients with the affected devices as soon as possible. Additional conditions to consider are specified for pacemaker dependent versus nondependent patients.