St Jude Medical Inc. recalls PM1226 ACCENT ST MRI SR RF and PM2222 ACCENT ST These low voltage (LV) devices are implantable pacemaker pulse generato…

Recall date

August 28, 2017

Source

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

Recall number

Z-0035-2018

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

St Jude Medical Inc.

Sold / distributed

Worldwide Distribution

Why it was recalled

New pacemaker firmware was developed to further mitigate the risk of unauthorized access to our pacemakers that utilize radio frequency (RF) communications.

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

What was recalled

PM1226 ACCENT ST MRI SR RF and PM2222 ACCENT ST These low voltage (LV) devices are implantable pacemaker pulse generators, intended to be permanently implanted in the body, that have a power supply and electronic circuits that produce a periodic electrical pulse to stimulate the heart. These devices are used as a substitute for the heart's intrinsic pacing system to correct both intermittent and continuous cardiac rhythm disorders.