Z-0817-03

Belos VR-T implantable cardioverter defibrillator. Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator. The Belos VR-T is...

Name: Z-0817-03 Belos VR-T implantable cardioverter defibrillator. Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator. The Belos VR-T is...
Creator: Biotronik Inc
Published: 2003-03-21
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

BIOTRONIK AG / initiated 2003-03-21 / Terminated

FDA source

Biotronik Inc began a recall of Belos VR-T implantable cardioverter defibrillator. Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator. The Belos VR-T is a single-chamber implantable cardioverter... on 2003-03-21. The reason FDA records is "Potential extended charge time anomalies". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-0817-03
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2003-03-21
Posted: 2003-05-14
Terminated: 2004-10-13
Recalling firm: BIOTRONIK AG
Product: Belos VR-T implantable cardioverter defibrillator. Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator. The Belos VR-T is a single-chamber implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) that detects and treats ventricular tachyarrhythmias and provides rate adaptive bradycardia pacing support. The ICDs are designed to collect diagnostic data to aid the physician''s assessment of a patient''s condition and the performance of the implanted device.
Product code: LWS Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (Non-Crt)
Reason for recall: Potential extended charge time anomalies
FDA root cause: Other
Action: The firm issued a letter dated 3/21/03 via certified return receipt requested. The envelope and letter are flagged 'IMPORTANT: Patient Management Information'. The letter recommends that physicians schedule an immediate follow-up visit with each of their patients implanted with an affected Belos VR or VR-T ICD to evaluate the device charge times. The firm provided the doctors with the names of their patients.
Quantity in commerce: 49
Distribution: The firm distributed to physicians throughout the United States. The firm only distributes to US customers.
Product codes and lots: Part number 331135. Serial numbers 78140020, 78140021, 78140026, 78140027, 78140029, 78140035, 78140037, 78140038, 78140039, 78140045, 78140046, 78140048, 78140049, 78140051, 78140052, 78140053, 78140054, 78140055, 78140056, 78140057, 78140058, 78140059, 78140060, 78140061, 78140062, 78140063, 78140064, 78140065, 78140066, 78140067, 78140070, 78140071, 78140072, 78140073, 78140102, 78140103, 78140104, 78140105, 78140109, 78140111, 78140112, 78140113, 78140114, 78140124, 78140132, 78140134, 78140135, 78140136, 78140139

Product code LWS

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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)