The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0081-2018·Announced 2017-11-15

Boston Scientific Recalls 11 Resonate X4 CRT-D Devices for Firmware Error

Boston Scientific is recalling 11 Resonate X4 CRT-D devices due to incorrect firmware configuration. The devices were distributed to medical facilities in Minnesota and Ohio.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or deaths, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Boston Scientific Corporation is recalling 11 units of the Resonate X4 CRT-D, Model G447, Sterile. The recall is due to an incorrect firmware configuration in the devices.

The affected devices were distributed to medical facilities located in Minnesota and Ohio. There was no foreign, government, or military distribution. The specific serial numbers involved are 174030, 174900, 174995, 175178, 175328, 175329, 175396, 175440, 175503, 175545, and 175606.

Medical facilities should contact Boston Scientific for further instructions regarding the recall and replacement or repair of the affected devices.

The recalled product

Product
RESONATE X4 CRT-D, Model G447, Sterile.
Affected units
11

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (11)

  • Serial numbers 174030
  • 174900
  • 174995
  • 175178
  • 175328
  • 175329
  • 175396
  • 175440
  • 175503
  • 175545
  • and 175606

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 5 recalled by Boston Scientific Corporation under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 5 products in this recall →