ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0702-03 ยท LWS Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (Non-Crt)

Biotronik Inc

Tachos DR - Atrial TX Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators

DateApr 1, 2003 (initiated Feb 21, 2003)
StatusTerminated
ReasonPotential for battery to delivery less than full amount of energy
Root causeOther
ActionThe firm issued an 'URGENT - VOLUNTARY MEDICAL DEVICE' recall letter dated 2/21/03 to the physicians. This letter explains the issue and recommends scheduling an immediate follow-up with the patients. The letter describes conditions under which the patient should be monitored on a weekly basis (versus every 3 months), and under which conditions the device should be explanted.
Quantity49 devices (45 still implanted)
DistributionThe firm distributed devices to doctors located throughout the U.S. There is no international distribution from this firm.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

This recall record lists no 510(k) number.