FDA Recall Terminated

Enpath Lead Adapters, pacemaker lead adapter. Affects: 5 mm Bipolar, Model 501205; 6 mm Unipolar, Model 501204; 3.2 mm Low-Profile Bipolar Models 501206 and 501214. All labeled Sterile, EO, mail: Enpath Medical, Inc. Lead Technologies Division, Minneapolis, MN 55439 USA.

Recall: Z-0120-2007 · Initiated July 18, 2006

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0120-2007
Event Number
35983
Firm
Enpath Medical, Inc
FEI Number
2183787
Product Code
DTB
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
July 18, 2006
Posted
November 9, 2006
Terminated
February 8, 2007
Address
7452 W 78th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55439-2513

Description

Enpath Lead Adapters, pacemaker lead adapter. Affects: 5 mm Bipolar, Model 501205; 6 mm Unipolar, Model 501204; 3.2 mm Low-Profile Bipolar Models 501206 and 501214. All labeled Sterile, EO, mail: Enpath Medical, Inc. Lead Technologies Division, Minneapolis, MN 55439 USA.

Reason

Enpath Lead Adapters: The internal component (Connector Block) of the Lead Adapter used to secure a lead to the adapter has exhibited varying degress of radial cracks that could cause a temporary intermittent electrical signal disruption if lateral tension is applied to device.

Action

On July 7th, Enpath determined that a recall of Model 501206 and 501214 Adapters should be initiated and contacted customer via telephone and formally notified via letter on July 10, 2006. On July 14th, Enpath determined that a recall of Model 501204, Model 501205 and Angel Medical Model LA-001 Adapters should be initiated and two more consignees were notified via telephone on July 17th and both formally notified via letter on July 18, 2006. Enpath requested that customers segregate and return any product from the lot numbers listed in the letter, cease distribution of these devices and notify customers.

Distribution

CA, NJ, MN

Quantity

516 Leads