Boston Scientific recalls PROPONENT pacemakers with elevated risk of early replacement due to hydrogen-induced battery depletion. Affected models include L200, L201, L211, LL231, and L221. Contact for remedy.
Boston Scientific has identified a subset of active pacemaker and CRT-Ps systems with an elevated potential for early pacemaker replacement due to hydrogen-induced accelerated battery depletion.
Boston Scientific is recalling specific PROPONENT pacemaker models that may require early replacement because of hydrogen-induced battery depletion. This could lead to the device needing replacement sooner than expected, which might cause health issues if not addressed.
The pacemaker batteries may deplete faster than normal due to hydrogen buildup, potentially requiring earlier replacement. This could lead to the device failing or needing repair before the expected lifespan.
Pacemaker users with the listed PROPONENT models are affected. Those with older pacemakers or different brands are not at risk.
Check if your pacemaker is a PROPONENT model L200, L201, L211, LL231, or L221. These models were sold by Boston Scientific.
Reach out to Boston Scientific for guidance on whether your pacemaker is affected and next steps.
No. Only specific PROPONENT models L200, L201, L211, LL231, and L221 are affected.
Contact Boston Scientific for guidance on whether your pacemaker is affected and next steps.
The recall is for potential early replacement due to battery depletion, not an immediate safety hazard.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Boston Scientific to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3256-2018 — Boston Scientific Boston Scientific Hello, I own a Boston Scientific that is covered by recall Z-3256-2018 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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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.
