BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Open, Classified

    INVIVE CRT-P, Model Numbers: a) V172 b) V173 c) V182 d) V183 e) W172 f) W173

    Recall: Z-2018-2021 · Initiated June 3, 2021

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-2018-2021
    Event Number
    88107
    Firm
    Boston Scientific Corporation
    FEI Number
    2124215
    Product Code
    NKE
    Status
    Open, Classified
    Root Cause
    Device Design
    Initiated
    June 3, 2021
    Posted
    July 13, 2021
    Address
    4100 Hamline Ave N, Bldg 3, Saint Paul, MN, 55112-5700

    Description

    INVIVE CRT-P, Model Numbers: a) V172 b) V173 c) V182 d) V183 e) W172 f) W173

    Reason

    The dual chamber INGENIO family pacemakers or cardiac resynchronization therapy pacemakers (CRT-Ps) may initiate Safety Mode later in device life (i.e., prior to reaching the Explant battery indicator) when the device's battery exhibits high internal impedance. This latent battery condition puts a device at risk for system resets to occur due to temporary high-power consumption related to telemetry attempts and subsequent reversion to Safety Mode to maintain back-up pacing. Although therapy is still provided when a device is in Safety Mode, replacement is required. - Only dual chamber INGENIO family pacemakers and CRT-Ps built with the Extended Life (EL) battery are included within this advisory population

    Action

    The firm issued an advisory communication on June 3, 2021 by letter to the implanting/following physicians and clinics regarding the potential device behavior. The notice included a letter to the patients to be disseminated to the patients implanted with the device at the discretion of the physician. BSC also made the patient letter available on their advisory page, found on our product performance website @ https://www.bostonscientific.com/en-US/pprc/product-advisories.html

    Distribution

    Worldwide distribution.

    Quantity

    13332 units