Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported October 25, 2017
Analysis of the difference between the actual device longevity and the battery indicator status provided by the Clinician Programmer (CP) or Patient Controller (PC) has revealed e…
St. Jude Medical, Inc. recalled Proclaim DRG Implantable Pulse Generator Model 3664 - a moderate-severity action.
Proclaim DRG Implantable Pulse Generator Model 3664 was recalled by St. Jude Medical, Inc. in October 25, 2017. Reason: Analysis of the difference between the actual device longevity and the battery indicator status provided by t…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0024-2018 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
St. Jude Medical, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Analysis of the difference between the actual device longevity and the battery indicator status provided by t….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0024-2018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0024-2018) was formally reported on October 25, 2017, with the manufacturer initiating the action on September 12, 2017. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. St. Jude Medical, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Plano, TX. Federal records list the affected scope as 1744 devices.
The documented reason for this recall is: Analysis of the difference between the actual device longevity and the battery indicator status provided by the Clinician Programmer (CP) or Patient Controller (PC) has revealed errors in the CP or PC longevity estimati… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) (foreign consignee list will be provide by the firm at a later time). Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,422 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
1744 devices
Related Recalls
6
0 from same agency
Proclaim DRG Implantable Pulse Generator Model 3664
Analysis of the difference between the actual device longevity and the battery indicator status provided by the Clinician Programmer (CP) or Patient Controller (PC) has revealed errors in the CP or PC longevity estimations that can overestimate or under estimate the battery indicator status in certain situations.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0024-2018 |
| Date reported | October 25, 2017 |
| Date initiated | September 12, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | St. Jude Medical, Inc. |
| Firm location | Plano, TX |
| Affected scope | 1744 devices |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) (foreign consignee list will be provide by the firm at a later time) |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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