PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Critical Class I Ongoing

ESSENTIO DR Pacemaker, SL (Model Number L101, SL MRI (Model Number L111), EL (Model Number L121), and EL MRI (Model Number L131)

Reported: January 22, 2025 Initiated: December 12, 2024 #Z-0824-2025

Product Description

ESSENTIO DR Pacemaker, SL (Model Number L101, SL MRI (Model Number L111), EL (Model Number L121), and EL MRI (Model Number L131)

Reason for Recall

A subset of devices from the ACCOLADE Family of Pacemakers and CRT-Ps, built before September 2018, have an increased potential to initiate Safety Mode during telemetry or other normal, higher-power operations due to latent high battery impedance.

Details

Units Affected
156,329 units (59,937 US, 96,792 OUS) in total
Distribution
US (Nationwide) including Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands and OUS (foreign) to countries of: Guam and Northern Mariana Islands.
Location
Saint Paul, MN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
ESSENTIO DR Pacemaker, SL (Model Number L101, SL MRI (Model Number L111), EL (Model Number L121), and EL MRI (Model Number L131). Recalled by Boston Scientific Corporation. Units affected: 156,329 units (59,937 US, 96,792 OUS) in total.
Why was this product recalled?
A subset of devices from the ACCOLADE Family of Pacemakers and CRT-Ps, built before September 2018, have an increased potential to initiate Safety Mode during telemetry or other normal, higher-power operations due to latent high battery impedance.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on January 22, 2025. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-0824-2025.