Class 2 Device Recall Angeion Sentinel ICD

• Date Initiated by Firm: January 25, 2005
• Date Posted: May 06, 2005
• Recall Status: Terminated on July 22, 2006
• Recall Number: Z-0801-05
• Recall Event ID: 31539
• PMA Number: P970024
• Product Classification: Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (Non-Crt) - Product Code LWS
• Product: Sentinel Implantable Carioverter-DefibrilIator (ICD) model 2010 is a multi-programmable, two-zone, tiered-therapy device that incorporates anti-tachycardia pacing (ATP), cardioversion, and defibrillation (DEF) tachyarrhythmia therapies. The device also includes a programmable Hot Can electrode and bradycardia pacing support.
• Code Information: AK630187, AK630131, AK630076, AK630290, AK630173, AK630115, AK730368, AK630130, AK630167, AK630099, AK630106, AK730377, AK730393, AK730443, AK730363, AK630157, AK730442, AK630026, AK630135, AK630102, AK630226, AK630142., AK730431, AK630185, AK630137, AK630230, AK630147, AK630015, AK630030, AK630197, AK630098, AK730448, AK630090, AK630265, AK630160, AK730455, AK730381, AK630146 OUS codes:AK630029, AK630043, AK630045, AK630046, AK630048, AK630055, AK630066, AK630067, AK630069, AK630072, AK630073, AK630075, AK630078, AK630080, AK630083, AK630101, AK630104, AK630108, AK630111, AK630112, AK630121, AK630129, AK630154, AK630155, AK630172, AK630174, AK630175, AK630178, AK630186, AK630199, AK630207, AK630216, AK630221, AK630223, AK630231, AK630247, AK630280, AK630281, AK630283, AK630284, AK630296, AK630297, AK630298, AK630299, AK730435, AK730439, AK730441.
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: ela Medical Llc; 2950 Xenium Ln N Ste 120; Plymouth MN 55441-2623
• For Additional Information Contact: Christina Doty; 763-519-9411
• Manufacturer 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.
• FDA Determined Cause: Other
• Action: 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.
• Quantity in Commerce: 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.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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• PMA Database: PMAs with Product Code = LWS