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Recalls
Apr 1
2021
SmartSync Longevity Estimation Software Error: Percepta MRI, Serena MRI and Solara MRI CRT-P devices
New software is available to correct the longevity estimation error for CareLink SmartSync™ Device Managers
Mar 2
2021
Potential premature battery depletion in a subset of Biotronic ICD and CRT-D devices
There is potential premature battery depletion in a subset of Biotronik ICD and CRT-D devices
Feb 19
2021
Boston Scientific Corporation Recalls EMBLEM S-ICD (Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator) System Due to Risk of Short-Circuit
Boston Scientific is recalling the EMBLEM S-ICD because a manufacturing process may allow moisture to get inside the defibrillator and cause a short-circuit when it […]
Feb 10
2021
Boston Scientific Recalls EMBLEM S-ICD Subcutaneous Electrode (Model 3501) Due to Risk of Fractures
Boston Scientific is recalling the EMBLEM S-ICD Subcutaneous Electrode because of increased risk of fractures at a specific point (distal to the proximal sense ring). […]
Feb 3
2021
Medtronic Recalls Evera, Viva, Brava, Claria, Amplia, Compia, and Visia Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs) and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT-Ds) Due to Risk of Shortened Battery Life
Medtronic is recalling the specified ICDs and CRT-Ds due to an unexpected and rapid decrease in battery life