Health product recall

RELIANCE defibrillation leads

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Summary

Product
RELIANCE defibrillation leads
Issue
Medical devices - Performance
What to do

Healthcare professionals to conduct review of HVSI and determine if lead replacement is necessary.

Affected products

Affected products Lot or serial number Model or catalogue number
RELIANCE 4-FRONT More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. 0696
RELIANCE 4-FRONT More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. 0686
RELIANCE 4-FRONT More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. 0692
RELIANCE 4-FRONT More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. 0683
RELIANCE 4-FRONT More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. 0693
RELIANCE 4-FRONT More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. 0695
ENDOTAK RELIANCE G More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. 0175
ENDOTAK RELIANCE G More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. 0184
ENDOTAK RELIANCE G More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. 0187
ENDOTAK RELIANCE G More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. 0165
ENDOTAK RELIANCE G More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. 0185
ENDOTAK RELIANCE G More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. 0295
ENDOTAK RELIANCE G More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. 0296
ENDOTAK RELIANCE G More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. 0186
ENDOTAK RELIANCE G More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. 0286
ENDOTAK RELIANCE G More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. 0164
ENDOTAK RELIANCE G More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. 0167
ENDOTAK RELIANCE SG More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. 0181
ENDOTAK RELIANCE SG More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. 0292
ENDOTAK RELIANCE SG More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. 0161
ENDOTAK RELIANCE SG More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. 0282
ENDOTAK RELIANCE SG More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. 0283
ENDOTAK RELIANCE SG More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. 0170
ENDOTAK RELIANCE SG More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. 0293
ENDOTAK RELIANCE SG More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. 0171
ENDOTAK RELIANCE SG More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer. 0180

Issue

Boston Scientific is initiating an advisory for ePTFE covered shock coil models from the RELIANCE family of defibrillation leads. The ePTFE material covering the shocking coils creates a matrix that, in some patients, promotes calcification, a biological wound response which is associated with gradual rising shock lead impedance (SLI) over time. Boston Scientific no longer manufactures or distributes ePTFE leads. Defibrillation leads currently distributed are non-ePTFE. Product is not being recalled.

Recall start date: July 24, 2025

Additional information

Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Health product recall
Category
Health products - Medical devices - Cardiovascular
Companies
Boston Scientific Corporation
4100 Hamline Avenue North, St. Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55112-5798
Published by
Health Canada
Audience
General public
Healthcare
Recall class
Type I
Identification number
RA-77782

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