BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    Boston Scientific COGNIS CRT-D, Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillator, Models N118 and N119. Sterilized using ethylene oxide. Boston Scientific, 4100 Hamline Avenue North, St. Paul, MN 66112-5798, USA. The product is indicated for patients who are at risk for sudden cardiac death due to ventricular arrhythmias and may require pacing support. COGNIS devices also provide bi-ventricular pacing.

    Recall: Z-1932-2009 · Initiated July 20, 2009

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-1932-2009
    Event Number
    52809
    Firm
    Boston Scientific CRM Corp
    FEI Number
    2124215
    Product Code
    LWP
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Device Design
    Initiated
    July 20, 2009
    Posted
    August 18, 2009
    Terminated
    June 26, 2012
    Address
    4100 Hamline Ave N, Saint Paul, MN, 55112-5700

    Description

    Boston Scientific COGNIS CRT-D, Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillator, Models N118 and N119. Sterilized using ethylene oxide. Boston Scientific, 4100 Hamline Avenue North, St. Paul, MN 66112-5798, USA. The product is indicated for patients who are at risk for sudden cardiac death due to ventricular arrhythmias and may require pacing support. COGNIS devices also provide bi-ventricular pacing.

    Reason

    Boston Scientific Cardiac Rhythm Management retrieved devices that could be subject to a potential for acute non-secure lead connections when implanted. Nonsecure lead connections can manifest as high impedance, or lead electrogram artifacts resulting in oversensing and/or inappropriate delivery of therapy.

    Action

    Boston Scientific Corporation field personnel began retrieving devices containing the original set screw system on Friday, July 17, 2009. If needed a letter, dated 07/17/2009 was left with the hospital administrator letting them know that product has been collected for return to Boston Scientific Corporation. Replacement devices will be provided at no charge. If the field personnel was unable to contact the hospital in the time provided, a notification letter dated July 22, 2009 was sent via Federal Express to the hospital. This letter was directed to the EP Catheter Lab Manager with a cc to the Hospital Risk Manager, Hospital Administrator and Purchasing and Central Supply. The letter asked that the affected devices not be implanted and to contact their local representative for pick-up and return. The firm will replace the affected devices. Please direct questions to your local Sales representative or Boston Scientific Corporation CRM Technical Services by calling 1-800-227-3422.

    Distribution

    U.S. Distribution only (states of AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, KY, MD, MO, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, WI, and Washington D.C.) and Puerto Rico.

    Quantity

    45