Boston Scientific Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy recall (Boston Scientific Corporation)
Medical deviceClass IOngoing
Summary: Boston Scientific Corporation is recalling Boston Scientific Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT)labeled as: 1. VALITUDE CRT-P EL, Model Number U125; 2. VALITUDE CRT-P EL MRI, Model Number U128; 3. VISIONIST CRT-P EL, Model Number U225; 4. VISIONIST CRT-P EL, Model Number U226; 5. VISIONIST CRT-P EL MRI, Model Number U228.. Reason: Updated software, Brady software maintenance release 6 (SMR6), is now available for the ACCOLADE" family of pacemakers and cardiac resynchronization therapy pacemakers (CRT-Ps)1 and the advisory population is expanding to include all CRT-P and dual-chamber extended life (DR-EL) devices. Dual chamber modes are specifically indicated for treatment of the following: " Conduction disorders that require restoration of AV synchrony, including varying degrees of AV block " VVI intolerance (i.e., pacemaker syndrome) in the presence of persistent sinus rhythm " Low cardiac output or congestive heart failure secondary to bradycardia.
What is being recalled
Boston Scientific Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT)labeled as: 1. VALITUDE CRT-P EL, Model Number U125; 2. VALITUDE CRT-P EL MRI, Model Number U128; 3. VISIONIST CRT-P EL, Model Number U225; 4. VISIONIST CRT-P EL, Model Number U226; 5. VISIONIST CRT-P EL MRI, Model Number U228.
Why
Updated software, Brady software maintenance release 6 (SMR6), is now available for the ACCOLADE" family of pacemakers and cardiac resynchronization therapy pacemakers (CRT-Ps)1 and the advisory population is expanding to include all CRT-P and dual-chamber extended life (DR-EL) devices. Dual chamber modes are specifically indicated for treatment of the following: " Conduction disorders that require restoration of AV synchrony, including varying degrees of AV block " VVI intolerance (i.e., pacemaker syndrome) in the presence of persistent sinus rhythm " Low cardiac output or congestive heart failure secondary to bradycardia
How serious is it
Class I is the most serious level: FDA considers there is a reasonable probability that using or being exposed to this product will cause serious health problems or death.
Where it was sold
worldwide
How to tell if yours is affected
The advisory population includes all models listed; however, the bounding differs by battery type: " All serialized DR-EL pacemakers and CRT-Ps from the ACCOLADE family are included in the advisory population. " ACCOLADE DR-SL and SR-SLs with a use-by-date (UBD) on or before 30 June 2025 are included in the advisory population. Model number alone will not precisely identify individual DR-SL or SR-SL devices in the advisory population. To determine if a device is affected, enter a model/serial into the device lookup tool at www.BostonScientific.com/lookup.
What to do
Check the model, lot or serial numbers above against your device. If yours is affected, contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider before you stop using a device you rely on.
Recall facts
| Recall number | Z-1771-2026 |
| Category | Medical device |
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
| Severity | Class I |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall started | March 19, 2026 |
| Reported | May 6, 2026 |
| Company | Boston Scientific Corporation |
| Company location | Saint Paul, MN, United States |
| Initiated by | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
| Quantity | 685,776 units |
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