FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#167215

Product

Model 3300 LATITUDE(TM) Programming System Product Usage - The Boston Scientific LATITUDE Programming System is intended for use in hospital and clinical environments to communicate with Boston Scientific implantable systems. The software in use controls all communication functions for the Pulse Generator (PG). Detailed software applications instructions can be found in the associated product literature for the PG being interrogated.

FDA product code
LWSImplantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (Non-Crt)
Device class
Class 3
Medical specialty
Unknown
PMA numbers
P910077
Affected lot / code info
Serial Numbers: 001343 000488 000903 001404 000923 001352 001441 000203 000224 000255 000284 000434 000441 000445 000501 000515 000519 000521 000534 000536 000546 000553 000578 000588 000601 000602 000605 000606 000609 000610 000616 000617 000620 000628 000631 000633 000634 000636 000637 000638 000643 000644 000661 000664 000666 000667 000669 000671 000673 000677 000679 000682 000688 000690 000691 000700 000710 000717 000719 000720 000723 000726 000746 000757 000765 000924 001125 001556 001562 001564 001571 001574 001615 000598

Why it was recalled

There is a potential for the Pacing System Analyzer (PSA) to exhibit unintended cross-chamber stimulation.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Device Design

Action the firm took

The firm initiated the recall on 09/10/2018 to the US sales representatives by email. The sales representatives were asked to hand deliver the notice to the hospitals when the programmer is retrieved for that location. The sales representatives will electronically confirm the hand delivery of the letter to each affected customer after it occurs.

Recalling firm

Firm
Boston Scientific Corporation
Address
4100 Hamline Ave N, Bldg 3, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55112-5700

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide in the State of FL, UT, and VA, and countries of Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, Switzerland

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-09-10
Terminated
2021-09-22
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #167215. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.