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Class 2 Device Recall Guidant CONTAK RENEWAL 3

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 Class 2 Device Recall Guidant CONTAK RENEWAL 3see related information
Date Initiated by FirmMay 15, 2006
Date PostedJuly 27, 2006
Recall Status1 Terminated 3 on March 02, 2008
Recall NumberZ-1288-06
Recall Event ID 35525
PMA NumberP010012 
Product Classification Cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillators - Product Code NIK
ProductGuidant CONTAK RENEWAL 3 (models H170, H175) CONTAK RENEWAL 3 HE (models H177, H179) Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillator (CRT-D). Guidant Corporation, 4100 Hamline Avenue North, St. Paul, MN 55112-5798 USA. Cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillators (CRT-D) provide ventricular tachyarrhythmia and cardiac resynchronization therapies. Ventricular tachyarrhythmia therapy is for the treatment of ventricular tachycardia (VT) and ventricular fibrillation (VF), rhythms that are associated with sudden cardiac death (SCD). Cardiac resynchronization therapy is for the treatment of heart failure (HF) and uses biventricular electrical stimulation to synchronize ventricular contractions. Cardioversion/defibrillation therapies include a range of low-and high-energy shocks using either a biphasic or monophasic waveform.
Code Information model H170, serial numbers: 509659, 509677, 509678,  509679, 509685, 509694, 509695, 509696, 509762, 509884,  509974, 510012   model H175, serial numbers: 512665, 512666, 512667, 512668, 512708, 512709, 512710, 512711, 512713, 512719,  512721, 512722, 512723, 512759, 512791, 512793, 513062,  513064, 513073, 513085, 513086, 513227   model H177, serial numbers: 506951, 506953, 506954,  506955, 506956, 506957, 506959, 506960, 506967, 506969,  506970, 506973, 506974, 507013, 507014, 507472   model H179, serial numbers: 508312, 508316, 508322,  508325, 508326, 508336, 508342, 508349, 508404    
Recalling Firm/
Manufacturer
Boston Scientific CRM Corp
4100 Hamline Ave N
Saint Paul MN 55112-5700
For Additional Information ContactGuidant
866-484-3268
Manufacturer 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.
FDA Determined
Cause 2
Other
ActionAn 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.
Quantity in Commerce59
DistributionNationwide including Puerto Rico. Worldwide, including Argentina, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Spain, Syrian Arab Republic, United Arab Emirates
Total Product Life CycleTPLC Device Report

1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls.
2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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