The FDA announced on 2020-09-22 that Boston Scientific Corporation is recalling eight Model 3300 LATITUDE Programming Systems due to a potential flat-line trace channel hazard. The recall covers units with specific serial numbers distributed in Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, and Texas.
How to tell if you have it
- Boston Scientific Model 3300 LATITUDE Programming System
- Installed Software: Model 3892 ALTRUA, INSIGNIA I, NEXUS I
- Software Version: Model 3892 v1.04
- Serial Numbers: 009494, 012689, 010356, 008206, 008124, 007983, 004813, 010751
The hazard
According to the FDA, there is potential when a user changes an EGM trace channel with a Manual Pace Threshold test in progress that the newly modified trace channel may change to a flat line.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Boston Scientific Corporation has 124 other recalls on record since 2017-06-01. Recent brand recalls include the 2026-08-24 Imager II Angiographic Catheters Recall for Tip Fracture Risk, the 2026-08-06 LUX-Dx Cardiac Monitor System Recall for Delayed AF Burden Alerts, and the 2026-07-22 StoneSmart Connect Console Power Adapters recall for safety testing failures. Other recent recalls of similar products include the 2026-07-01 Philips Cardiac Workstation 5000 Inaccurate Heart Rate Data Risk, the 2026-07-01 Philips Cardiac Workstation 7000 Inaccurate Heart Rate Data Risk, and the 2026-07-20 Midmark ECG Devices May Show Incorrect Heart Rhythm Readings.