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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

SQ-RX 1010 Pulse Generator, Rx. Product Usage: 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

Reported: August 23, 2017 Initiated: June 29, 2017 #Z-3039-2017

Product Description

SQ-RX 1010 Pulse Generator, Rx. Product Usage: 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

The device can deliver an atypical amount of energy due to memory corruption inside the device.

Details

Units Affected
Approximately 12,450 devices
Distribution
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution, including Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Island, and Guam, There was also worldwide foreign distribution, including Canada.
Location
Saint Paul, MN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
SQ-RX 1010 Pulse Generator, Rx. Product Usage: 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. Recalled by Boston Scientific Corporation. Units affected: Approximately 12,450 devices.
Why was this product recalled?
The device can deliver an atypical amount of energy due to memory corruption inside the device.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 23, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-3039-2017.