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Medical device recalls 2018

The SQ-RX Pulse Generator a component of the Subcutaneous Implantable… — Class II medical device recall Z-0474-2019

Terminated recall by Boston Scientific Corporation, reported 2018-11-28, distributed nationwide. Experienced accelerated battery depletion and a shortened replacement interval due to latent internal battery

Recall numberZ-0474-2019
Product typeMedical device
ClassificationClass II
StatusTerminated
Voluntary or mandatedVoluntary
Recalling firmBoston Scientific Corporation, Saint Paul, MN, United States
Recall initiated2018-11-01
Classified2018-11-16
Reported by FDA2018-11-28
Terminated2019-11-04
DistributedNationwide (US)
Countries outside the USMX
Quantity12,900
Reason classesdevice malfunction
Model numbers1010

Product

The SQ-RX Pulse Generator a component of the Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (S-ICD) System The S-ICD System is intended to provide defibrillation therapy for the treatment of life-threatening ventricular tachyarrhythmias in patients who do not have symptomatic bradycardia, incessant ventricular tachycardia, or spontaneous, frequently recurring ventricular tachycardia that is reliably terminated with anti-tachycardia pacing.

Reason for recall

Experienced accelerated battery depletion and a shortened replacement interval due to latent internal battery malfunctions.

Machine access

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