BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    Quadra Assura MP, Sterile EO, Model #/ Part #: CD3269-40/100043177; CD3269-40Q/100043178; CD3271-40/100043130; CD3271-40Q/100043191; CD3369-40C/100080339, 100080478; CD3369-40Q/100080439, 100080476, 100105528; CD3371-40/100078814, 100079232, 100079513; CD3371-40C/100078639, 100079231, 100079478, 100105493, 100105494; CD3371-40Q/100078815,100079282, 100079479, 100138237; CD3371-40QC/100078640, 100079165, 100079506, 100079541, 100105505, 100105506, 100138173, 100138179, 100138222, 100138234; CD3387-40C/100105525; CD3387-40QC/100138158

    Recall: Z-2325-2018 · Initiated April 16, 2018

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-2325-2018
    Event Number
    80212
    Firm
    St Jude Medical Inc.
    FEI Number
    2017865
    Product Code
    NIK
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Software design
    Initiated
    April 16, 2018
    Terminated
    March 8, 2024
    Address
    15900 Valley View Ct, Sylmar, CA, 91342-3577

    Description

    Quadra Assura MP, Sterile EO, Model #/ Part #: CD3269-40/100043177; CD3269-40Q/100043178; CD3271-40/100043130; CD3271-40Q/100043191; CD3369-40C/100080339, 100080478; CD3369-40Q/100080439, 100080476, 100105528; CD3371-40/100078814, 100079232, 100079513; CD3371-40C/100078639, 100079231, 100079478, 100105493, 100105494; CD3371-40Q/100078815,100079282, 100079479, 100138237; CD3371-40QC/100078640, 100079165, 100079506, 100079541, 100105505, 100105506, 100138173, 100138179, 100138222, 100138234; CD3387-40C/100105525; CD3387-40QC/100138158

    Reason

    The firm is releasing new firmware for high voltage implantable cardiac devices (ICD) and cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillators (CRT-D) intended to strengthen security by providing an additional layer of protection against unauthorized device access. For older generation devices not capable of accepting the firmware, the firm is advising customers of the option to permanently disable the RF communication capability in these devices.

    Action

    On 04/16/2018, Important Medical Device Advisory notifications were mailed via overnight service to U.S. physicians and hospitals notifying customers of the availability of the programmer software update and associated ICD/CRT-D firmware update. Advisory notifications were mailed to customers outside the U.S. on different dates depending on geography and local regulatory requirements. Prophylactic replacement of affected devices is not recommended. The firm recommends firmware upgrades for all eligible patients at the next regularly scheduled visit or when appropriate depending on the preferences of the patient and physician. For devices not eligible for the cybersecurity firmware update the firm recommends a discussion of the risks of cybersecurity vulnerabilities and proven benefits of remote monitoring with patients at their next regularly scheduled visit. RF communication may be permanently disabled in devices not eligible for firmware updates during an in-clinic device interrogation with a programmer that has received the software update. Customers with questions about the firmware update can call the customer technical support hotline at 1-800-436-5056.

    Distribution

    U.S. Nationwide distribution

    Quantity

    68117