VITALITY AVT, model A155. Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator. Atrial and Ventricular Therapies. Guidant Corporation

FDA device recall Z-1291-06 · posted 2006-07-27 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm

Boston Scientific CRM Corp

Reason for recall

Guidant has identified a pattern of premature battery depletion in devices manufactured with a single lot of capacitors from a single supplier. If function of this low voltage capacitor is compromised, the battery may deplete prematurely.

Action taken

An Urgent Medical Device Safety Information & Corrective Action letter, dated May 12, 2006, was sent to physicians. The letter gave a description of the issue, clinical implications, rate of occurrence, devices affected and recommendation. Physicians are asked to follow-up with affected patients as soon as possible because ERI to EOL time may be shortened. Physicians are asked to contact Guidant for instructions on performing a baseline 'save to disk' and provide this information to Guidant. Guidant will be able to analyze the device memory data and estimate remaining longevity and provide individualized follow-up and replacement guidelines. Subsequent follow-up visits should continue to monitor for evidence of premature battery depletion.

Root cause

Other

Status

Terminated

Product code

LWP

Quantity affected

66

Distribution

Nationwide including Puerto Rico. Worldwide, including Argentina, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Spain, Syrian Arab Republic, Un

Date initiated

2006-05-15

Date posted

2006-07-27

Date terminated

2008-03-02

Location

Saint Paul, MN