Boston Scientific recalls Altrua 2 pacemakers (models S701, S702, S722) with specific serial numbers due to potential hydrogen release causing battery issues. Affected units may show accelerated battery depletion indicators.
Latent release of small amounts of hydrogen within the pacemaker may cause a low voltage capacitor to become electrically compromised over time resulting in accelerated battery depletion of the battery and associated progression of displayed battery depletion indicators.
Boston Scientific is recalling specific models of Altrua 2 pacemakers (S701, S702, S722) with certain serial numbers. The device may release small amounts of hydrogen over time, which can compromise a low-voltage capacitor and cause battery depletion. This could lead to inaccurate battery indicators or reduced device functionality.
The pacemaker may release small amounts of hydrogen over time, which can cause a low-voltage capacitor to become electrically compromised. This leads to accelerated battery depletion and may cause battery indicators to show faster depletion than normal.
Individuals with the recalled Altrua 2 pacemaker models (S701, S702, S722) and the listed serial numbers are affected. Patients with these devices should check if their unit is included.
Check if your Altrua 2 pacemaker is model S701, S702, or S722 with one of the listed serial numbers. The serial numbers are provided in the recall notice.
Verify your pacemaker model and serial number against the list of affected units provided in the recall notice.
The recall is due to a potential latent release of hydrogen within the pacemaker that may cause a low-voltage capacitor to become electrically compromised over time, leading to accelerated battery depletion.
If your device is not listed in the serial numbers provided, it is not affected by this recall and no action is needed.
Check your pacemaker model (S701, S702, or S722) and serial number against the list of affected serial numbers provided in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Boston Scientific to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2001-2021 — Boston Scientific Boston Scientific Hello, I own a Boston Scientific that is covered by recall Z-2001-2021 from Boston Scientific. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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