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Health product recall

OPTISURE DEFIBRILLATION LEAD (ACTIVE FIXATION) (2015-11-02)

Starting date:
November 2, 2015
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-55864

Affected Products

OPTISURE DEFIBRILLATION LEAD (ACTIVE FIXATION)

Reason

During the manufacturing process of a limited number of Optisure leads, a trim technique used to remove excess medical adhesive around the superior vena cava (SVC) shock coil may have introduced damage to the lead's insulation.

Affected products

OPTISURE DEFIBRILLATION LEAD (ACTIVE FIXATION)

Lot or serial number

S/N BRG010437
S/N BRL010010

Model or catalog number

LDA220Q
LDA230Q

Companies
Manufacturer
St. Jude Medical, Cardiac Rhythm Management Division
15900 VALLEY VIEW COURT
Sylmar
91342
California
UNITED STATES