Moderate riskFDA DeviceClass II

Boston Scientific LUX-Dx cardiac monitor server software recalled for delayed alert notifications

Boston Scientific's server software that supports LUX-Dx, LUX-Dx II, and LUX-Dx II+ insertable cardiac monitors may delay notifications of abnormal heart rhythm (atrial fibrillation) alerts. This delay could postpone a patient's clinical evaluation or treatment of an irregular heartbeat.

From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗ · All Boston Scientific recalls

What to do

  1. Contact Boston Scientific or your healthcare provider if you have one of these devices.
  2. Do not stop using or remove your device without medical guidance.
  3. Ask your provider about any software updates available for your device's monitoring system.

Is yours affected?

Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.

Product
LUX-Dx, LUX-Dx II, LUX-Dx II+ Insertable Cardiac Monitor System, SERVER SW LAT CLARITY DS US, Model Number 7260, All Versions (Current 7.8)
Sold in
Nationwide
Made for
Adults

This recall covers 3 products — see all of them.

Details

Units affected
N/A
Illnesses reported
None reported
Manufactured in
4100 Hamline Ave N, N/A, Saint Paul, MN, United States
Classification
Class II
Recall number
Z-3081-2026

In the FDA's words

Description
LUX-Dx, LUX-Dx II, LUX-Dx II+ Insertable Cardiac Monitor System, SERVER SW LAT CLARITY DS US, Model Number 7260, All Versions (Current 7.8) There is potential for a delay in AF Burden Alert notification affecting the server software which supports the Insertable Cardiac Monitors (ICMs). Delayed notification of an AF Burden Alert may delay clinical evaluation or therapeutic intervention of an atrial arrhythmia. UDI-DI: 00802526613838 Distribution: Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution. Affected quantity: N/A
Hazard
There is potential for a delay in AF Burden Alert notification affecting the server software which supports the Insertable Cardiac Monitors (ICMs). Delayed notification of an AF Burden Alert may delay clinical evaluation or therapeutic intervention of an atrial arrhythmia.

3 products in this recall

Boston Scientific LUX-Dx monitor software recalled for alert delay

Boston Scientific is recalling server software that supports its LUX-Dx, LUX-Dx II, and LUX-Dx II+ insertable cardiac monitors. The recall covers three products, one for each region: US, EU, and ANZ. The software can delay notifications of AF Burden Alerts, which are alerts about atrial fibrillation, and a delayed alert may delay clinical review or treatment. No injuries have been reported.

The agency lists each product separately. Check every one you might have.

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