Boston Scientific COGNIS CRT-D, Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillator, Models N118 and N119. Sterilized using ethylene oxide. Boston Scientific, 4100 Hamline Avenue North, St. Paul, MN 66112-5798, USA. The product is indicated for patients who are at risk for sudden cardiac death due to ventricular arrhythmias and may require pacing support. COGNIS devices also provide bi-ventricular pacing.
This recall has been terminated (originally issued August 18, 2009).
- Company
- Boston Scientific Crm Corp
- Recall Initiated
- July 20, 2009
- Posted
- August 18, 2009
- Terminated
- June 26, 2012
- Recall Number
- Z-1932-2009
- Quantity
- 45
- Firm Location
- Saint Paul, MN
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
Boston Scientific Cardiac Rhythm Management retrieved devices that could be subject to a potential for acute non-secure lead connections when implanted. Nonsecure lead connections can manifest as high impedance, or lead electrogram artifacts resulting in oversensing and/or inappropriate delivery of therapy.
Distribution
U.S. Distribution only (states of AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, KY, MD, MO, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, WI, and Washington D.C.) and Puerto Rico.
Lot / Code Info
Model N118, Serial numbers: 559134, 559655, 560551, 561872, 561997, 562290, 562354, 562357, 563022, 563129, 564231, 564257, 564276 and 564489 and Model N119, Serial numbers: 002009, 005588, 005947, 006015, 008336, 008383, 011748, 016012, 016410, 018621, 019026, 019284, 024632, 024670, 024705, 025094, 025446, 026128, 026211, 026713, 026935, 028047, 032967, 033881, 035717, 035791, 035824, 037277, 044056, 046565 and 046574.
Root Cause
Device Design
Action Taken
Boston Scientific Corporation field personnel began retrieving devices containing the original set screw system on Friday, July 17, 2009. If needed a letter, dated 07/17/2009 was left with the hospital administrator letting them know that product has been collected for return to Boston Scientific Corporation. Replacement devices will be provided at no charge. If the field personnel was unable to contact the hospital in the time provided, a notification letter dated July 22, 2009 was sent via Federal Express to the hospital. This letter was directed to the EP Catheter Lab Manager with a cc to the Hospital Risk Manager, Hospital Administrator and Purchasing and Central Supply. The letter asked that the affected devices not be implanted and to contact their local representative for pick-up and return. The firm will replace the affected devices. Please direct questions to your local Sales representative or Boston Scientific Corporation CRM Technical Services by calling 1-800-227-3422.