FDA Recall Terminated

Anthem Model Numbers: PM3210, PM3212; Allure/Relieve Model Numbers: PM3222, PM3242, PM3262, PM3542, PM3224, PM3244 Implantation of a single-chamber pulse generator, dual-chamber pulse generator, or CRT-P is indicated in one or more of the following permanent conditions: Syncope, Presyncope, Fatigue, Disorientation, Or any combination of those symptoms. Implantation of a CRT-P is indicated for: Maintaining synchrony of the left and right ventricles in patients who have undergone an AV nodal ablation for chronic atrial fibrillation and have NYHA Class II or III heart failure. The reduction of the symptoms of moderate to severe heart failure (NYHA Class III or IV) in those patients who remain symptomatic despite stable, optimal medical therapy, and have a left ventricular ejection fraction d35% and a prolonged QRS duration

Recall: Z-0029-2018 · Initiated August 28, 2017

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0029-2018
Event Number
78093
Firm
St Jude Medical Inc.
FEI Number
2017865
Product Code
NKE
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Unknown/Undetermined by firm
Initiated
August 28, 2017
Terminated
July 8, 2020
Address
15900 Valley View Ct, Sylmar, CA, 91342-3577

Description

Anthem Model Numbers: PM3210, PM3212; Allure/Relieve Model Numbers: PM3222, PM3242, PM3262, PM3542, PM3224, PM3244 Implantation of a single-chamber pulse generator, dual-chamber pulse generator, or CRT-P is indicated in one or more of the following permanent conditions: Syncope, Presyncope, Fatigue, Disorientation, Or any combination of those symptoms. Implantation of a CRT-P is indicated for: Maintaining synchrony of the left and right ventricles in patients who have undergone an AV nodal ablation for chronic atrial fibrillation and have NYHA Class II or III heart failure. The reduction of the symptoms of moderate to severe heart failure (NYHA Class III or IV) in those patients who remain symptomatic despite stable, optimal medical therapy, and have a left ventricular ejection fraction d35% and a prolonged QRS duration

Reason

New pacemaker firmware was developed to further mitigate the risk of unauthorized access to our pacemakers that utilize radio frequency (RF) communications.

Action

Abbott sent an Important Cybersecurity Advisory dated August 28, 2017, to all affected customers to notify customers of the availability of the programmer software update and associated pacemaker firmware update. The notification material is in the form of a Physician Letter and Hospital Letter and will be delivered to physicians and hospitals with inventory in the US by overnight service. Customers with questions were instructed to contact their Abbott representative or the customers technical support hotline at 1-800-722-3774.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution

Quantity

102684 units