BIOTRONIK recalls Ilestro 7 VR-T defibrillators with potential premature battery depletion. Affected models include specific serial numbers. Contact for replacement or repair.
There is a potential for premature battery depletion in Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillators (CRT'Ds)
BIOTRONIK is recalling certain Ilestro 7 VR-T defibrillators that may experience premature battery depletion. This could lead to the device failing to function properly during critical medical emergencies.
The device may deplete its battery faster than expected, potentially causing it to stop working during a life-threatening cardiac event. This could be fatal if the device fails when needed.
Patients with implanted cardiac devices like Ilestro 7 VR-T defibrillators are affected. Those with specific serial numbers listed in the recall are most at risk.
Check if your device has the serial numbers listed in the recall (e.g., 60757356, 60760363, etc.). The product is an implantable defibrillator used for heart rhythm treatment.
Reach out to BIOTRONIK directly to confirm your device's status and receive instructions for replacement or repair.
Check if your device's serial number matches the list provided in the recall. If it does, your device is affected.
Contact BIOTRONIK to get instructions for replacement or repair. Do not attempt to fix it yourself.
The serial number is typically found on the device's label or documentation. Check the list of affected serial numbers provided in the recall for confirmation.
We’ve drafted a message you can send BIOTRONIK to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1444-2021 — BIOTRONIK BIOTRONIK Hello, I own a BIOTRONIK that is covered by recall Z-1444-2021 from BIOTRONIK. 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.
Experiences, tips, and questions from readers. Every comment is reviewed before it appears.
No comments yet — be the first to share your experience.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
