The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0363-2018·Announced 2018-01-24

Boston Scientific Recalls ALTRUA 2 DR Pacemakers Due to Sensor Issues

Boston Scientific is recalling ALTRUA 2 DR pacemakers due to reports of intermittent over-sensing of the Minute Ventilation sensor signal.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. Per the rubric, FDA Class II recalls without explicit reports of hospitalization or death fall into the 'High' category, representing a risk of harm where injury has not yet been reported or is theoretical.

Plain-English summary

Boston Scientific Corporation is recalling ALTRUA 2 DR Pacemakers (Model S702). The recall is being conducted because the company has received reports of intermittent over-sensing of the Minute Ventilation (MV) sensor signal in certain Boston Scientific pacemaker and cardiac resynchronization therapy pacemaker systems.

The affected devices were distributed in all 50 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, and worldwide. The source text does not specify the total number of units affected or the specific dates of distribution.

Consumers with this device should contact their healthcare provider or Boston Scientific for instructions on how to proceed. The source text does not provide specific instructions for consumers beyond the general recall notice.

The recalled product

Product
ALTRUA 2 DR Pacemaker

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 (1)

  • Model S702

Distribution

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 24 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 24 products in this recall →