Health product recall

RELIANCE defibrillation leads

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Summary

Product
RELIANCE defibrillation leads
Issue
Medical devices - Performance
What to do

Healthcare professionals to conduct review of HVSI and determine if lead replacement is necessary.

Affected products

Affected products

Lot or serial number

Model or catalogue number

RELIANCE 4-FRONT

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

0696

RELIANCE 4-FRONT

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

0686

RELIANCE 4-FRONT

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

0692

RELIANCE 4-FRONT

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

0683

RELIANCE 4-FRONT

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

0693

RELIANCE 4-FRONT

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

0695

ENDOTAK RELIANCE G

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

0175

ENDOTAK RELIANCE G

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

0184

ENDOTAK RELIANCE G

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

0187

ENDOTAK RELIANCE G

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

0165

ENDOTAK RELIANCE G

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

0185

ENDOTAK RELIANCE G

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

0295

ENDOTAK RELIANCE G

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

0296

ENDOTAK RELIANCE G

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

0186

ENDOTAK RELIANCE G

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

0286

ENDOTAK RELIANCE G

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

0164

ENDOTAK RELIANCE G

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

0167

ENDOTAK RELIANCE SG

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

0181

ENDOTAK RELIANCE SG

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

0292

ENDOTAK RELIANCE SG

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

0161

ENDOTAK RELIANCE SG

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

0282

ENDOTAK RELIANCE SG

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

0283

ENDOTAK RELIANCE SG

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

0170

ENDOTAK RELIANCE SG

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

0293

ENDOTAK RELIANCE SG

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

0171

ENDOTAK RELIANCE SG

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

0180

Issue

Boston Scientific is initiating an advisory for ePTFE covered shock coil models from the RELIANCE family of defibrillation leads. The ePTFE material covering the shocking coils creates a matrix that, in some patients, promotes calcification, a biological wound response which is associated with gradual rising shock lead impedance (SLI) over time. Boston Scientific no longer manufactures or distributes ePTFE leads. Defibrillation leads currently distributed are non-ePTFE. Product is not being recalled.

Recall start date: July 24, 2025

Additional information

Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Health product recall
Category
Health products - Medical devices - Cardiovascular
Companies
Boston Scientific Corporation
4100 Hamline Avenue North, St. Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55112-5798
Published by
Health Canada
Audience
General public
Healthcare
Recall class
Type I
Identification number
RA-77782

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