The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1979-2013·Announced 2013-08-28

Boston Scientific Recalls ENERGEN DR ICD Due to Test Artifacts

Boston Scientific is recalling one ENERGEN DR ICD (Model E143) because test artifacts related to shock charge time require further investigation.

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 involves a high-risk medical device (ICD) where a functional defect (charge time) is identified, but no injuries or illnesses have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Boston Scientific CRM Corp is recalling one unit of the ENERGEN DR ICD, Model E143, an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator. The recall is limited to a single device with serial number 108063. Four other devices of this model were implanted but are not part of this action.

The recall was initiated after Boston Scientific's manufacturing quality system discovered test artifacts related to shock charge time in a small number of these devices. Although the devices successfully passed all manufacturing tests and met all requirements, they exhibited a slightly longer charge time than other devices during manufacturing. These findings require further investigation.

The affected device was distributed in the state of Tennessee. Patients with this specific device should contact their healthcare provider for further evaluation and instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Boston Scientific, ENERGEN DR ICD, Model E143. The device is an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator.

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)

  • Serial # 108063

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state: