FDA Recall Terminated

enpath medical Myopore Sutureless Myocardial Pacing Lead, Bipolar (labeled as Unipolar) Connector, , REF 511212. 54 cm. Distributed by Guidant/CPI. Contents in unopened, undamaged package have been sterilized by ethylene oxide gas. Manufactured by enpath medical, Inc., 2300 Berkshire Lane North, Minneapolis, MN 55441 USA.

Recall: Z-0287-2011 · Initiated May 13, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0287-2011
Event Number
56324
Firm
Greatbatch Medical
FEI Number
2183787
Product Code
DTB
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Employee error
Initiated
May 13, 2010
Posted
November 2, 2010
Terminated
May 10, 2012
Address
2300 Berkshire Lane, North Minneapolis, MN, 55441

Description

enpath medical Myopore Sutureless Myocardial Pacing Lead, Bipolar (labeled as Unipolar) Connector, , REF 511212. 54 cm. Distributed by Guidant/CPI. Contents in unopened, undamaged package have been sterilized by ethylene oxide gas. Manufactured by enpath medical, Inc., 2300 Berkshire Lane North, Minneapolis, MN 55441 USA.

Reason

The Myopore Bipolar Epicardial Leads packaging is labeled as unipolar leads. The lead body itself is correctly labeled as bipolar. This could result in a bipolar lead being implanted with a pulse generator operating in unipolar mode.

Action

Greatbatch Medical issued an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated May 13, 2010 to their distributor. The letter described the problem and product involved, and gave the action required which included: 1) immediately discontinue distribution of the units and return any unused units to Greatbatch Medical. 2) Reconcile medical recordsbetween BSC and Greatbatch Medical to confirm implant data 3) Confirm pulse generator type (bipoloar, unipolar, or unknown) used with each serial number listed Greatbatch will work with customers to contact physicians as necessary regarding patient monitoring. Greatbatch Medical can be contacted at 763-951-8312.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution: to USA and Europe, through distributor in MN.

Quantity

34