Boston Scientific CRM Corp VITALITY AVT, model A135 and model A155. Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator. Atrial and Ventricular Therapies. Sterilized using gaseous ethylene oxide. Guidant Corporation Cardiac Rhythm Management, 4100 Hamline Avenue North, St. Paul, MN 55112-5798, USA. Recall
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VITALITY AVT, model A135 and model A155. Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator. Atrial and Ventricular Therapies. Sterilized using gaseous ethylene oxide. Guidant Corporation Cardiac Rhythm Management, 4100 Hamline Avenue North, St. Paul, MN 55112-5798, USA.
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Boston Scientific CRM Corp is recalling VITALITY AVT, model A135 and model A155. Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator. Atrial and Ventr due to The atrial therapy (AVT) subgroups of certain Guidant ICD and CRT-D product families are subject to a condition in which a random memory error causes . Based on FDA medical device recall database.
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Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The atrial therapy (AVT) subgroups of certain Guidant ICD and CRT-D product families are subject to a condition in which a random memory error causes functional 'latching' that limits available therapy.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Firm issued a Dr. Doctor letter dated 06/17/05. Letter informs physicians of the issue, clinical implications, recommendations and action taken by the firm.
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For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026