St. Jude Medical EP-4 Computerized Cardiac Stimulator; SJM Part Numbers: 09-1527-0000 / 09-1527-0002; EP MedSystems, Inc. 575 Route 73 North, Units D, West Berlin, NJ 08091. Indicated for use during clinical electrophysiology procedures. Recall

Check Your Product

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Reason for Recall

As stated by FDA

Non-compliance with IEC Standard 60601-1 Clause 57.6 relative to fusing of AC input line. The neutral line is not fused. The hot line in fused. Clause 57.6 calls for both lines to be fused.

Recommended Action

Per FDA guidance

All foreign customers were sent Urgent Product Safety Information letters on March 23, 2009. Letters described units affected, the reason for action, and the actions to take to eliminate risk. It is recommended that the information in the letter be circulated to all users, risk managers and the biomedical engineering department responsible for maintaining and inspecting electrical equipment located within their institution. The letter also stated that a SJM representative will be in touch to perform the EP-4 Stimulator fuse modification. Customers are to complete and return the attachment.