FDA Recall Terminated

SJM Confirm, Implantable Cardiac Monitor (ICM) Models: DM2100, DM2102 (IDE). This product is a lead less non-therapeutic implantable cardiac monitor and is implanted to aid clinicians in diagnosing intermittent symptoms which may be due to arrhythmia

Recall: Z-2733-2011 · Initiated March 31, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2733-2011
Event Number
58686
Firm
St Jude Medical CRMD
FEI Number
2017865
Product Code
MXC
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Software change control
Initiated
March 31, 2011
Posted
July 5, 2011
Terminated
July 19, 2011
Address
15900 Valley View Ct, Sylmar, CA, 91342-3577

Description

SJM Confirm, Implantable Cardiac Monitor (ICM) Models: DM2100, DM2102 (IDE). This product is a lead less non-therapeutic implantable cardiac monitor and is implanted to aid clinicians in diagnosing intermittent symptoms which may be due to arrhythmia

Reason

The recall was initiated because St. Jude Medical made new software available for the SJM Confirm DM2100 implantable cardiac monitor (ICM) that incorporates enhancements to the devices sensing algorithm. These enhancements are intended to provide improved sensitivity and specificity for diagnosing arrhythmias. The user is presented with the option to upgrade new software into the SJM Confirm ICM

Action

St. Jude Cardiac Rhythm Management Division sent an "Important Product Correction" letter on March 25, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter explains the reason for the recall and provided recommendations including a software upgrade by SJM Field Clinical Engineer or Technical Services. Customers were recommended to fill out and return a "Physician Acknowledgement Form". For additional information please contact your local St.Jude Medical Sales Representative, Field Clinical Engineer or the Technical Services Department at 800-722-3774

Distribution

Worldwide distribution: (USA) Nationwide including the States of CA, WA, FL, WV, NY, MD and LA, and the country of Germany

Quantity

83 units