Sorin Group Italia SRL - CRF recalls Platinium VR DF4 1240, Model Number TDF035U, UDI/GTIN 08031527015460, Implantable cardioverter defibrillator, Biventric…

Recall date

July 24, 2017

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-3231-2017

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Sorin Group Italia SRL - CRF

Sold / distributed

US Nationwide Distribution

Why it was recalled

There is a possibility of overconsumption of certain PLATINIUM Implantable Cardiac Defibrillators (ICDs) and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillators (CRT-Ds) following an ElectroStatic Discharge (ESD) during the implant surgery or a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan, and what actions to take.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Platinium VR DF4 1240, Model Number TDF035U, UDI/GTIN 08031527015460, Implantable cardioverter defibrillator, Biventricular or ventricular antitachycardia pacing, Dual or single chamber arrhythmia detection Product Usage: PLATINIUM VR is indicated for use in patients who are at high risk of sudden cardiac death due to ventricular tachyarrhythmias and who have experienced one of the following situations: - Survival of at least one episode of cardiac arrest (manifested by the loss of consciousness) due to ventricular tachyarrhythmia, - Recurrent, poorly tolerated sustained ventricular tachycardia (VT).