FDA Recall Terminated

Lithium Thionyl non-rechargeable disposable battery pack P/N 350-0294-01 used with ER920 Wireless Series Arrhythmia Event Recorder. Non-rechargeable disposable battery pack.

Recall: Z-1652-2013 · Initiated February 24, 2012

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1652-2013
Event Number
65410
Firm
BRAEMAR, INC.
FEI Number
1000520785
Product Code
DRG
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Material/Component Contamination
Initiated
February 24, 2012
Posted
July 2, 2013
Terminated
July 15, 2013
Address
1285 Corporate Center Dr, Eagan, MN, 55121-1267

Description

Lithium Thionyl non-rechargeable disposable battery pack P/N 350-0294-01 used with ER920 Wireless Series Arrhythmia Event Recorder. Non-rechargeable disposable battery pack.

Reason

Braemar has recently became aware of a battery related incident that occurred with EWT battery packs that are used in a Braemer ER920W wireless event monitor and Fusion device. The event did not result in any patient related injury or present any clinical impact.

Action

Braemar began notifying customers by telephone on 2/24/2012. Braemar issued Advisory Notice letter P/N 600-066201 RevA on 3/02/2012. The letter described the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were requested to only use TESTED batteries that they have receivewd fromBraemar starting on February 23, 2012. Complete and return the attached Verification Form. If customers have any untested product in their inventory, they were instructed to segregate those battery packs and await further instruction from Braemar to coordinate the return of those untested units. Upon receipt of the attached verification form, Braemar will continue to send replacement battery packs that have passed the additional testing protocol. Customers were instructed to contact their Braemar sales representative if they have any questions regarding the notice. For questions regarding this recall call 651-286-8620.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution including FL, IL, LMD, MA, MN, NY, OH, PA, TN, and TX.

Quantity

3286 packs