The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Devices)·Z-0095-2026·Announced 2025-10-22

Pacemakers recalled for software update preventing Safety Mode from battery impedance

Boston Scientific is recalling 223,163 ESSENTIO DR SL MRI pacemakers, part of a software update designed to prevent Safety Mode starting outside hospital because of a high battery impedance state.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Devices): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: Scored 5 because the FDA classified this recall as Class I, which the rubric assigns the Critical tier.

Plain-English summary

The ESSENTIO DR SL MRI Pacemaker, model L111, is covered by a recall in which software to enhance Safety Architecture is made available.

The software is designed to prevent initiation of Safety Mode in an ambulatory setting due to a high battery impedance state. It applies to the ACCOLADE family of devices, which includes ACCOLADE, PROPONENT, ESSENTIO and ALTRUA 2 dual chamber standard life and extended life pacemakers, and to VISIONIST and VALITUDE cardiac resynchronization therapy pacemakers.

The recall covers 223,163 units carrying GTIN 00802526559228, distributed worldwide. The FDA has classified the recall as Class I.

Patients and clinicians should follow Boston Scientific's instructions for obtaining the software update at a device follow-up appointment.

The recalled product

Product
Model Number L111, ESSENTIO DR SL MRI Pacemaker
Manufacturer
Boston Scientific Corporation
Category
Medical Device — Pacemaker
Hazard
Affected units
223,163

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 (20)

  • GTIN 00802526559228
  • Serial numbers: 103410
  • 200337
  • 200359
  • 200704
  • 201273
  • 201585
  • 202131
  • 203086
  • 204240
  • 204255
  • 204383
  • 204472
  • 204532
  • 204553
  • 204558
  • 204581
  • 204619
  • 204644
  • 204658

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 27 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.

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