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Z-0120-2007

Enpath Lead Adapters, pacemaker lead adapter. Affects: 5 mm Bipolar, Model 501205; 6 mm Unipolar, Model...

Greatbatch Medical / initiated 2006-07-18 / Terminated

Enpath Medical, Inc began a recall of Enpath Lead Adapters, pacemaker lead adapter. Affects: 5 mm Bipolar, Model 501205; 6 mm Unipolar, Model 501204; 3.2 mm Low-Profile Bipolar Models 501206 and... on . The reason FDA records is "Enpath Lead Adapters: The internal component (Connector Block) of the Lead Adapter used to secure a lead to the adapter has exhibited varying degress of radial cracks that could cause a temporary intermittent electrical...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0120-2007
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Greatbatch Medical
Product
Enpath Lead Adapters, pacemaker lead adapter. Affects: 5 mm Bipolar, Model 501205; 6 mm Unipolar, Model 501204; 3.2 mm Low-Profile Bipolar Models 501206 and 501214. All labeled Sterile, EO, mail: Enpath Medical, Inc. Lead Technologies Division, Minneapolis, MN 55439 USA.
Product code
DTB Permanent Pacemaker Electrode
Reason for recall
Enpath Lead Adapters: The internal component (Connector Block) of the Lead Adapter used to secure a lead to the adapter has exhibited varying degress of radial cracks that could cause a temporary intermittent electrical signal disruption if lateral tension is applied to device.
FDA root cause
Other
Action
On July 7th, Enpath determined that a recall of Model 501206 and 501214 Adapters should be initiated and contacted customer via telephone and formally notified via letter on July 10, 2006. On July 14th, Enpath determined that a recall of Model 501204, Model 501205 and Angel Medical Model LA-001 Adapters should be initiated and two more consignees were notified via telephone on July 17th and both formally notified via letter on July 18, 2006. Enpath requested that customers segregate and return any product from the lot numbers listed in the letter, cease distribution of these devices and notify customers.
Quantity in commerce
516 Leads
Distribution
CA, NJ, MN
Product codes and lots
Model 501204 - Lot W35696, Model 501205 - Lot # W39157, Model 501206 - Lot #s W38997, W39457, W39156, W39389, W39687, W39665. Model 501214 - Lot #s W38961, W39457, W39671, W39763, W40053, W40704, W41307.