Recall from FDA

Sorry to have to post this:

FDA Classifies Voluntary Physician Advisory Letter on Riata and Riata ST Silicone Defibrillation Leads as Class I Recall (URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE ADVISORY)


Contact:
Consumer:
800-722-3774

or go to FDA web site

Janet


3 Comments

Which device?

by Parrothead57 - 2011-12-17 07:12:50

Is there a particular device(s) that these leads are used with?

Here is the complete link, I hope

by janetinak - 2011-12-18 12:12:57

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm283879.htm

I believe it is for St Jude ICD's if I understand article correctly.

Janet

Thanks for the heads up

by fishfighter - 2011-12-19 06:12:43

I gave them a call and I'm in the clear. Nowere else did I see or read about this problem. Great catch!

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