FDA Recall Terminated

EMBLEM S-ICD Subcutaneous Electrode Model 3501. Component of implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD)

Recall: Z-0879-2021 · Initiated November 13, 2020

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0879-2021
Event Number
87014
Firm
Boston Scientific Corporation
FEI Number
2124215
Product Code
LWS
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
November 13, 2020
Posted
January 19, 2021
Terminated
July 23, 2024
Address
4100 Hamline Ave N, Bldg 3, Saint Paul, MN, 55112-5700

Description

EMBLEM S-ICD Subcutaneous Electrode Model 3501. Component of implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD)

Reason

There is potential for fractures which results in the inability to delivery therapy.

Action

Boston Scientific will communicate worldwide to physician customers via a customer letter. The firm notified consignees on December 2, 2020 via customer letter notifications (Dear Healthcare Professional, Dear Healthcare Administrator, and Dear Patient) . The customers notified will be as follows: " EMBLEM Electrode Model 3501 implanting physicians/centers and/or following physicians/centers of record for the advisory population. Physicians associated with an advisory device will receive a list of affected model/serials for patients which they have implanted and/or followed or sent to their center. " Centers/facilities with EMBLEM Subcutaneous Electrode Model 3501 inventory in stock. Boston Scientific will deliver the notification by hand or email via our sales representatives or deliver the letter via Federal Express, Courier, or email. Boston Scientific will reconcile that 100% of the identified customers /customer representatives signed for the letter, or the letter has been confirmed to be delivered. Boston Scientific will post the product advisory letter on our website, within the Product Performance Resource Center located @ www.bostonscientific.com/en-US/pprc/productadvisories.html

Distribution

Worldwide distribution including US and US territories, Canada, Latin America, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific region

Quantity

47000 units