The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Devices)·Z-0660-2016·Announced 2016-01-27

St. Jude Medical Recalls Optisure Dual Coil Defibrillation Leads

St. Jude Medical is recalling Optisure Dual Coil Defibrillation Leads due to potential insulation cuts in the SVC shock coil.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source metadata explicitly identifies the agency classification as 'Class I', which mandates a severity score of 5 (Critical) per the rubric, as FDA Class I recalls indicate a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

St. Jude Medical Cardiac Rhythm Management Division is recalling Optisure Dual Coil Defibrillation Leads, including models LDA220, LDA220Q, LDA230Q, and LDP220Q. These leads are designed for long-term attachment to an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD).

The recall was initiated because the leads may have been compromised during the manufacturing process, specifically with cuts in the insulation layer of the SVC shock coil. A total of 447 units are affected, with 281 units distributed in the United States and the remainder distributed worldwide in Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, India, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, and Sweden.

Patients with these specific leads should contact their healthcare provider for evaluation and potential replacement. The recall is classified as Class I by the FDA, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The recalled product

Product
Optisure Dual Coil Defibrillation Leads, Model No. LDA220, LDA220Q, LDA230Q, LDP220Q. St. Jude Medical. Designed for long term attachment to an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD).

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.