Recall Z-1373-2008

Biotronik Inc · initiated January 10, 2007

Terminated

Product

Lumax Cardiac Resyncronization Therapy Defibrillator (CRT-D); Implantable, dual-chamber defibrillator; Model Number: HF-T; Catalog Number 355263; Software Version 603.U; Catalog Model Number 359251; ICS 3000 units are composed of three Catalog/Model Numbers: 349527, 349530, and 355547. The model 349530 is the component which is loaded/updated with software.

Codes / lots: Software version 603.U, Catalog/Model Number: 359251; ICS 300 programmers Catalog/Model Numbers: 349527, 449530 and 355547; Lumax 340 HF-T Units, Catalog Number: 355263

Reason for recall

Timing Feature Error: An implementation error allows the usage of the V-V timing feature, which is not approved for use in the U.S.

FDA-determined cause: Software design

Action taken

Consignees were notified by a letter sent 1/10/07. The letter advised users to stop usage of the affected software. Users were instructed not to implant additional devices until the software program has been corrected. The recalling firm requested that all affected software be scrapped or returned to them. Users were requested update the software with a corrected version as soon as it becomes available.

Details

Recall number
Z-1373-2008
Initiated
January 10, 2007
Posted by FDA
July 29, 2008
Terminated
May 5, 2011
Product code
MRM – Defibrillator, Implantable, Dual-Chamber
Quantity
53 of the 603.U discs distributed.
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution including states of AL, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IL, LA, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TX and WA.
Recalling firm
Biotronik Inc, Lake Oswego, OR

Official FDA recall record