BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    Boston Scientific COGNIS CRT-D, Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillator, models N118, N119. the following models are not available in the US: models N106, N107, P106, P107, P108. Sterilized using ethylene oxide. Boston Scientific, 4100 Hamline Avenue North, St. Paul, MN 55112-5798 USA. Indicated for patients who are at risk for sudden cardiac death due to ventricular arrhythmias and may require pacing support.

    Recall: Z-0609-2010 · Initiated December 1, 2009

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-0609-2010
    Event Number
    53994
    Firm
    Boston Scientific CRM Corp
    FEI Number
    2124215
    Product Code
    LWP
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Device Design
    Initiated
    December 1, 2009
    Posted
    January 13, 2010
    Terminated
    November 6, 2012
    Address
    4100 Hamline Ave N, Saint Paul, MN, 55112-5700

    Description

    Boston Scientific COGNIS CRT-D, Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillator, models N118, N119. the following models are not available in the US: models N106, N107, P106, P107, P108. Sterilized using ethylene oxide. Boston Scientific, 4100 Hamline Avenue North, St. Paul, MN 55112-5798 USA. Indicated for patients who are at risk for sudden cardiac death due to ventricular arrhythmias and may require pacing support.

    Reason

    BSC CRM provided important patient management information regarding Boston Scientific COGNIS CRT-Ds and TELIGEN ICDs. Engineering simulations and field reports indicate that in some cases, implanted devices may encounter sufficient mechanical stress to weaken the bond between the header and case when positioned subpectorally. A weakened header bond may alter lead impedance and introduce noise

    Action

    Boston Scientific CRM issued an "Urgent Medical Device Correction" letter dated December 01, 2009. The letter described the issue and potential device behavior. The letter provided recommendations to avoid issues relating to the affected device until improved devices become available. For further information, contact your local Boston Scientific CRM representative, United States Technical Services at 1-800-227-3422, or European Technical Services at +32-2-416-7222.

    Distribution

    Worldwide Distribution -- United States including Guam, Puerto Rico, and U.S. - Virgin Islands. OUS to include: Argentina, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, Finland, Gabon, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Trinidad & Tobago, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and Venezuela.

    Quantity

    39,873