Essentio pacemaker — Class II medical device recall Z-1998-2021
Ongoing recall by Boston Scientific Corporation, reported 2021-07-14. Latent release of small amounts of hydrogen within the pacemaker may cause a low voltage capacitor to become e
| Recall number | Z-1998-2021 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Boston Scientific Corporation, Saint Paul, MN, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2021-06-03 |
| Classified | 2021-07-02 |
| Reported by FDA | 2021-07-14 |
| Quantity | 31,548 units |
| Serial numbers | 100002, 100003, 100004, 100005, 100006, 100007, 100008, 100009, 100010, 100011, 100012, 100013, 100014, 100015, 100016, 100017, 100018, 100019, 100020, 100021, 100022, 100023, 100024, 100025, 100027 and 475 more |
Product
Essentio pacemaker, Models: a) L100 b) L101 c) L110 d) L111 e) L121 f) L131
Reason for recall
Latent release of small amounts of hydrogen within the pacemaker may cause a low voltage capacitor to become electrically compromised over time resulting in accelerated battery depletion of the battery and associated progression of displayed battery depletion indicators.
Machine access
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