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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

EMBLEM S-ICD, Model A209, Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator, 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-3037-2017

Product Description

EMBLEM S-ICD, Model A209, Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator, 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 16,750 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?
EMBLEM S-ICD, Model A209, Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator, 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 16,750 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-3037-2017.