FDAJune 20, 2019device

ELLIPSE DR, REF: CD2377-36QC Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs)

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

The hazard

Electrical failures were identified in cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) due to damaged aluminum wires. ICDs may contain electrical wire connections which may not be completely insulated. The potential patient impact could be the inability to deliver high voltage therapy. There is no available option to verify the vulnerability status for implanted devices.

What to do

FDA enforcement status: Terminated

Brands named

st jude medical

Recall history

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