—#215219

Product

ENDOTAK RELIANCE G/SG with 4-SITE Connector, transvenous defibrillation lead, Permanent Defibrillator Electrodes; Model Nos. 0282, 0283, 0285, 0286, 0292, 0293, 0295, 0296

FDA product code: NVY — Permanent Defibrillator Electrodes
Device class: Class 3
Medical specialty: Unknown
PMA numbers: P910073
Affected lot / code info: Model 0282 UDI-DI/GTIN 00802526431371; Model 0283 UDI-DI/GTIN 00802526431388 00802526504181; Model 0285 UDI-DI/GTIN 00802526431401; Model 0286 UDI-DI/GTIN 00802526431418; Model 0292 UDI-DI/GTIN 00802526431432 00802526474668 00802526480096 00802526485763 00802526504396 00802526531248 00802526541742 00802526552441 00802526611186; Model 0293 UDI-DI/GTIN 00802526431449 00802526531255 00802526541827 00802526552526 00802526554490 00802526611179; Model 0295 UDI-DI/GTIN 00802526431463 00802526474699 00802526531262 00802526541902 00802526554506 00802526611131; Model 0296 UDI-DI/GTIN 00802526431470 00802526474705 00802526480164 00802526480188 00802526531279 00802526541988 00802526552038

Why it was recalled

Affected lead models may experience gradually rising LVSI measurements in association with calcification of the defibrillation lead coils. The issue may lead to early lead replacement. Most serious harm is death or need for cardiac resuscitation.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Component design/selection

Action the firm took

On July 24, 2025, firm notified physicians via Important Medical Device Information letters. The letter provides information on the management of gradually rising daily subthreshold, low-voltage shock impedance (LVSI) pattern associated with calcification of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) coated single coil (SC) and dual coil (DC) RELIANCE defibrillation leads manufactured by Boston Scientific Corporation between 2002 to 2021. Letter includes recommendations for routine follow-ups of affected leads, and considerations to take if lead replacement is planned. The firm is not recommending any changes to the scheduled follow-up interval for patients with ePTFE lead models.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution. US nationwide. International distribution worldwide.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2025-07-24
Posted by FDA: 2025-08-20
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #215219. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.