Recall Z-0069-2008 ยท LWS Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (Non-Crt)
Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Managment
Medtronic Sprint Fidelis 6948 Steroid eluting, quadripolar, ventricular lead with tined tip and right ventricular (RV) / Superior Vena Cava (SVC) defibrillation coil electrodes. Sterile. This lead is designed for pacing, sensing, cardioversion and defibrillation therapies. Medtronic World Headquarters, Medtronic, Inc., 710 Medtronic Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55432-5604 USA.
| Date | Oct 25, 2007 (initiated Oct 15, 2007) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Medtronic Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management has voluntarily suspended worldwide distribution of the Sprint Fidelis family of defibrillation leads because of the potential for lead fractures. In addition, the company recommends against new implants of the leads (Sprint Fidelis Models: 6930, 6931, 6948, 6949). Medtronic, its Independent Physician Quality Panel, and Bruce Lindsay, M.D., Professor of |
| Root cause | Device Design |
| Action | A press release was issued by Medtronic on 10/15/2007. An FDA Statement was also issued on 10/15/2007. An Urgent Medical Device Information letter, dated 10/15/2007, was sent to physicians. The letter states that Medtronic has suspended distribution of the leads, the leads should no longer be implanted and unused leads should be returned to Medtronic. This letter describes background information, performance and recommendations. Medtronic believes it is inappropriate to prophylactically remove Sprint Fidelis leads except in unusual individual patient circumstances. An Important Patient |
| Quantity | 235,000 for all models |
| Distribution | Worldwide, including USA, Puerto Rico, Guam, and Northern Mariana Islands. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
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