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Recall of Device Recall Boston Scientific COGNIS

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Boston Scientific CRM Corp.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    53994
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0609-2010
  • Event Initiated Date
    2009-12-01
  • Event Date Posted
    2010-01-13
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2012-11-06
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=86999
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Implantable pulse generator, pacemaker (non-crt) - Product Code LWP
  • Reason
    Bsc crm provided important patient management information regarding boston scientific cognis crt-ds and teligen icds. engineering simulations and field reports indicate that in some cases, implanted devices may encounter sufficient mechanical stress to weaken the bond between the header and case when positioned subpectorally. a weakened header bond may alter lead impedance and introduce noise.
  • Action
    Boston Scientific CRM issued an "Urgent Medical Device Correction" letter dated December 01, 2009. The letter described the issue and potential device behavior. The letter provided recommendations to avoid issues relating to the affected device until improved devices become available. For further information, contact your local Boston Scientific CRM representative, United States Technical Services at 1-800-227-3422, or European Technical Services at +32-2-416-7222.

Device

Device Recall Boston Scientific COGNIS
  • Model / Serial
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    3
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution -- United States including Guam, Puerto Rico, and U.S. - Virgin Islands. OUS to include: Argentina, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, Finland, Gabon, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Trinidad & Tobago, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and Venezuela.
  • Product Description
    Boston Scientific COGNIS CRT-D, Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillator, models N118, N119. the following models are not available in the US: models N106, N107, P106, P107, P108. Sterilized using ethylene oxide. Boston Scientific, 4100 Hamline Avenue North, St. Paul, MN 55112-5798 USA. || Indicated for patients who are at risk for sudden cardiac death due to ventricular arrhythmias and may require pacing support.
  • Manufacturer
    Boston Scientific CRM Corp

Manufacturer

Boston Scientific CRM Corp
  • Manufacturer Address
    Boston Scientific CRM Corp, 4100 Hamline Ave N, Saint Paul MN 55112-5700
  • Source
    USFDA