Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (S-ICD) System, labeled as EMBLEMTM S-ICD Pulse Generator

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Model A209, Serial Number (Use Before Date) - 213729 (7/24/2019), 213859 (7/26/2019), 213891 (7/27/2019), 213896 (7/27/2019), 213898 (7/27/2019), 213901 (7/27/2019), 213902 (7/27/2019), 213904 (7/27/2019), 213910 (7/27/2019), 213919 (7/27/2019), 213921 (7/27/2019), 213937 (7/27/2019), 213938 (7/27/2019), 213943 (7/27/2019), 213946 (7/27/2019), 213961 (7/28/2019), 213972 (7/28/2019), 213975 (7/28/2019), 213976 (7/28/2019), 213979 (7/28/2019), 213982 (7/28/2019), 213983 (7/28/2019), 214020 (7/31/2019), 214030 (7/31/2019), 214032 (7/31/2019), 214036 (7/31/2019), 214042 (7/31/2019), 214083 (7/31/2019);
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Boston Scientific Corporation
Reason for Recall:
Potential need for device replacement - Elective Replacement Indicator (ERI) or End of Life (EOL) - earlier than expected due to compromised performance of an electrical component causing accelerated battery depletion.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
ongoing

Product Information

Full Description:

Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (S-ICD) System, labeled as EMBLEMTM S-ICD Pulse Generator

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Model A209, Serial Number (Use Before Date) - 213729 (7/24/2019), 213859 (7/26/2019), 213891 (7/27/2019), 213896 (7/27/2019), 213898 (7/27/2019), 213901 (7/27/2019), 213902 (7/27/2019), 213904 (7/27/2019), 213910 (7/27/2019), 213919 (7/27/2019), 213921 (7/27/2019), 213937 (7/27/2019), 213938 (7/27/2019), 213943 (7/27/2019), 213946 (7/27/2019), 213961 (7/28/2019), 213972 (7/28/2019), 213975 (7/28/2019), 213976 (7/28/2019), 213979 (7/28/2019), 213982 (7/28/2019), 213983 (7/28/2019), 214020 (7/31/2019), 214030 (7/31/2019), 214032 (7/31/2019), 214036 (7/31/2019), 214042 (7/31/2019), 214083 (7/31/2019);

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-2542-2019

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