ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1598-05 ยท MRM Defibrillator, Implantable, Dual-Chamber

ela Medical Llc

Alto MSP (model 617) and Alto 2 MSP (model 627) Implantable cardioverter Defibrillator. Ventricular antitachycardia pacing. Dual chamber arrhythmia detection. biventricular pacing. ELA medical 98, rue Maurice Amoux, 92120 Montrouge- FRANCE. These ICDs are designed to recognize and treat slow or fast Ventricular Tachycardia or Ventricular Fibrillation by continuously monitoring atrial and vent

DateSep 24, 2005 (initiated Jul 19, 2005)
StatusTerminated
ReasonDevices manufactured prior to August 2004 may experience premature battery depletion and/or extended charge times which may affect the device's ability to function.
Root causeOther
ActionA Dear Doctor letter dated 07/20/05 was sent describing the issue and providing recommendation that physicians follow-up with patients every 3 months. Patients who have frequent episodes of ventricular fibrillation or are pacemaker dependend may require prophylactic explantation or more frequent visits. A list of affected serial numbers was provided to each physician.
Quantity20 total devices (3-model 617 & 17-model 627)
DistributionNationwide. AZ, CA, FL, IL, KY, LA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NM, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, WA and WI.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

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