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Sentinel Implantable Carioverter-DefibrilIator (ICD) model 2010 is a multi-programmable, two-zone, tiered-therapy device

FDA device recall Z-0801-05 · posted 2005-05-06 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
ela Medical Llc
Reason for recall
A change in the automatic capacitor reform schedule during the later portion of the device's useful life can result in excessive 750V charge times and disable the device's ability to report an End of Life (EOL) indicator due to excessive charge times unless the patient is receiving periodic 750V therapy shocks.
Action taken
Angeion notified physicians responsible for managing each remaining implanted ICD, also provided them with programming means to change the automatic cap charging schedule, and to monitor and document the reprogramming process.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
LWS
Quantity affected
38 in US and 47 OUS
Distribution
AZ, CA, GA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, NC, NJ, OH, PA and to UK, Italy, Germany and Argentina.
Date initiated
2005-01-25
Date posted
2005-05-06
Date terminated
2006-07-22
Location
Plymouth, MN

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