ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0087-2026 ยท LWP Implantable Pulse Generator, Pacemaker (Non-Crt)

Boston Scientific Corporation

Model Number L209 PROPONENT DR (VDD) SL Pacemaker

DateOct 10, 2025 (initiated Aug 20, 2025)
StatusOpen, Classified
ReasonSoftware to enhance Safety Architecture is available and designed to prevent initiation of Safety Mode in an ambulatory setting due to a high battery impedance state for the ACCOLADE family of devices which includes ACCOLADE, PROPONENT, ESSENTIO, and ALTRUA 2 dual chamber (DR) standard life (SL) and DR extended life (EL) pacemakers; and VISIONIST and VALITUDE cardiac resynchronization therapy pacemakers (CRT-Ps).
Root causeOther
ActionBoston Scientific issued an "Urgent Medical Device Correction" notice to its customers on 08/18/2025 via letter. The notice provides an update to the December 2024 customer communication regarding the potential for the ACCOLADE family of pacemakers to initiate Safety Mode due to a high battery impedance state and contains recommendations timely upgrade of pacemaker software to prevent the occurrence of Safety Mode in an ambulatory setting. On 09/05/2025 an update to the 08/18/2025 notice (via letter), superseding the prior notice to address two unintended behaviors associated with the Model 3
Quantity3146 units
DistributionWorldwide
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

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