PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Boston Scientific SQ-RX Model 1010 subcutaneous pulse generator, (S-ICD). Intended to provide defibrillation therapy.

Reported: November 18, 2015 Initiated: September 17, 2015 #Z-0232-2016

Product Description

Boston Scientific SQ-RX Model 1010 subcutaneous pulse generator, (S-ICD). Intended to provide defibrillation therapy.

Reason for Recall

Devices shipped to US in dual-channel rather than US approved single-channel RF Telemetry communication mode. While this does not impact therapy delivery of device; this can impact likelihood of successfully establishing telemetry during first scan of device when using a single-channel programmer. Telemetry can be established with additional scans; once established no further difficulty is expecte

Details

Units Affected
3
Distribution
Distributed in the US to MA and PR.
Location
Saint Paul, MN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Boston Scientific SQ-RX Model 1010 subcutaneous pulse generator, (S-ICD). Intended to provide defibrillation therapy.. Recalled by Boston Scientific Corporation. Units affected: 3.
Why was this product recalled?
Devices shipped to US in dual-channel rather than US approved single-channel RF Telemetry communication mode. While this does not impact therapy delivery of device; this can impact likelihood of successfully establishing telemetry during first scan of device when using a single-channel programmer. Telemetry can be established with additional scans; once established no further difficulty is expecte
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 18, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0232-2016.