Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (S-ICD) System Recalled by Boston Scientific Corporation Due to Potential need for device replacement - Elective Replacement...

Date: August 21, 2019
Company: Boston Scientific Corporation
Status: Ongoing
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Boston Scientific Corporation directly.

Affected Products

Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (S-ICD) System, labeled as EMBLEMTM S-ICD Pulse Generator

Quantity: 28 devices

Why Was This Recalled?

Potential need for device replacement - Elective Replacement Indicator (ERI) or End of Life (EOL) - earlier than expected due to compromised performance of an electrical component causing accelerated battery depletion.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Boston Scientific Corporation

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report