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Z-2733-2011

SJM Confirm, Implantable Cardiac Monitor (ICM) Models: DM2100, DM2102 (IDE). This product is a lead less...

Abbott Medical / initiated 2011-03-31 / Terminated / root cause: software

St Jude Medical CRMD began a recall of SJM Confirm, Implantable Cardiac Monitor (ICM) Models: DM2100, DM2102 (IDE). This product is a lead less non-therapeutic implantable cardiac monitor and is... on . The reason FDA records is "The recall was initiated because St. Jude Medical made new software available for the SJM Confirm DM2100 implantable cardiac monitor (ICM) that incorporates enhancements to the devices sensing algorithm. These...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as software.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-2733-2011
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Abbott Medical
Product
SJM Confirm, Implantable Cardiac Monitor (ICM) Models: DM2100, DM2102 (IDE). This product is a lead less non-therapeutic implantable cardiac monitor and is implanted to aid clinicians in diagnosing intermittent symptoms which may be due to arrhythmia
Product code
MXC Recorder, Event, Implantable Cardiac, (Without Arrhythmia Detection)
Reason for recall
The recall was initiated because St. Jude Medical made new software available for the SJM Confirm DM2100 implantable cardiac monitor (ICM) that incorporates enhancements to the devices sensing algorithm. These enhancements are intended to provide improved sensitivity and specificity for diagnosing arrhythmias. The user is presented with the option to upgrade new software into the SJM Confirm ICM
Root cause tag
software
FDA root cause
Software change control
Action
St. Jude Cardiac Rhythm Management Division sent an "Important Product Correction" letter on March 25, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter explains the reason for the recall and provided recommendations including a software upgrade by SJM Field Clinical Engineer or Technical Services. Customers were recommended to fill out and return a "Physician Acknowledgement Form". For additional information please contact your local St.Jude Medical Sales Representative, Field Clinical Engineer or the Technical Services Department at 800-722-3774
Quantity in commerce
83 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: (USA) Nationwide including the States of CA, WA, FL, WV, NY, MD and LA, and the country of Germany
Product codes and lots
Confirm DM2100, DM2102 (IDE). Software Version 10.1.1.2