Z-0700-03

Tachos DR - Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator

Name: Z-0700-03 Tachos DR - Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
Creator: Biotronik Inc
Published: 2003-02-21
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

BIOTRONIK AG / initiated 2003-02-21 / Terminated

FDA source

Biotronik Inc began a recall of Tachos DR - Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator on 2003-02-21. The reason FDA records is "Potential for battery to delivery less than full amount of energy". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-0700-03
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2003-02-21
Posted: 2003-04-01
Terminated: 2003-09-08
Recalling firm: BIOTRONIK AG
Product: Tachos DR - Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator.
Product code: LWS Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (Non-Crt)
Reason for recall: Potential for battery to delivery less than full amount of energy.
FDA root cause: Other
Action: The firm issued an 'URGENT - VOLUNTARY MEDICAL DEVICE' recall letter dated 2/21/03 to the physicians. This letter explains the issue and recommends scheduling an immediate follow-up with the patients. The letter describes conditions under which the patient should be monitored on a weekly basis (versus every 3 months), and under which conditions the device should be explanted.
Quantity in commerce: 240 (225 still implanted)
Distribution: The firm distributed devices to doctors located throughout the U.S. There is no international distribution from this firm.
Product codes and lots: Model No. 355 572 Serial Nos. 78011361, 78011362, 78011364, 78011365, 78011376, 78011378-78011385, 78011389-78011414, 78011416-78011424, 78011426-78011430, 78011432-78011464, 78011466-78011491, 78011493-78011499, 78011600-78011617, 78011619, 78011621-78011639, 78011641, 78011643, 78011647-78011654, 78011656-78011660, 78011684-78011686, 78011689, 78011691, 78011692, 78011699-78011701, 78011704-78011708, 78011713, 78011720-78011723, 78011730-78011743, 78011745-78011758, 78011764-78011768, 78011779

Product code LWS

The FDA recall record names no cleared device, and no clearance has been matched to it.

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Data as of 2026-09-30, the FDA export date for this dataset. Page last changed 2026-09-05. View this recall on fda.gov (opens on fda.gov)