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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Boston Scientific, EMBLEM S-ICD Programmer Model 3200 Programmer.

Reported: February 15, 2017 Initiated: January 12, 2017 #Z-1178-2017

Product Description

Boston Scientific, EMBLEM S-ICD Programmer Model 3200 Programmer.

Reason for Recall

There is a potential for radio frequency (RF) interference to alter wireless communication from a programmer, which in rare instances may cause an S-ICD to perform an unintended command. This behavior can only occur during an active, in-clinic interrogation/programming session with the Model 3200 S-ICD programmer. There is no risk of this behavior occurring when the LATITUDE Patient Management System communicates with an S-ICD in an ambulatory setting.

Details

Units Affected
4,500
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA ( nationwide) including PR and to the states of : AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY., and to the countries of :Canada, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, French Polynesia, Guadeloupe, Monaco, New Caledonia, Reunion, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Australia, China, Egypt, Hong Kong, India, Iran, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, New Zealand, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Bermuda and Brazil.
Location
Saint Paul, MN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Boston Scientific, EMBLEM S-ICD Programmer Model 3200 Programmer.. Recalled by Boston Scientific Corporation. Units affected: 4,500.
Why was this product recalled?
There is a potential for radio frequency (RF) interference to alter wireless communication from a programmer, which in rare instances may cause an S-ICD to perform an unintended command. This behavior can only occur during an active, in-clinic interrogation/programming session with the Model 3200 S-ICD programmer. There is no risk of this behavior occurring when the LATITUDE Patient Management System communicates with an S-ICD in an ambulatory setting.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on February 15, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1178-2017.