Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 15289 |
| Brand Name: | Boston Scientific COGNIS Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator |
| Model: | Models N106, P106 |
| Affected: | Devices manufactured prior to Dec-2009 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Boston Scientific NZ Ltd 3 Diamond Street Eden Terrace Auckland 1021 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 742 678 |
| Manufacturer: | Cardiac Pacemakers Inc |
| Brand Name: | Boston Scientific COGNIS Iimplantable Cardiac Defibrillator |
| Model: | Models N107, P107 |
| Affected: | Devices manufactured prior to Dec-2009 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Boston Scientific NZ Ltd 3 Diamond Street Eden Terrace Auckland 1021 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 742 678 |
| Manufacturer: | Cardiac Pacemakers Inc |
| Brand Name: | Boston Scientific TELIGEN Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator |
| Model: | Models E110 & F110 |
| Affected: | Devices manufactured prior to Dec-2009 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Boston Scientific NZ Ltd 3 Diamond Street Eden Terrace Auckland 1021 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 742 678 |
| Manufacturer: | Cardiac Pacemakers Inc |
| Brand Name: | Boston Scientific TELIGEN Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator |
| Model: | Models E102 & F102 |
| Affected: | Devices manfactured prior to Dec-2009 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Boston Scientific NZ Ltd 3 Diamond Street Eden Terrace Auckland 1021 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 742 678 |
| Manufacturer: | Cardiac Pacemakers Inc |
| Issue: | Boston Scientific has determined that the performance of an electrical component (a low voltage capacitor) in this subset of devices may be compromised over time, causing increased current drain that can lead to premature battery depletion. All cases to date have been detected by diagnostic tools within Boston Scientific's Safety Architecture before device function was compromised. |
| Recall action type: | Alert |
| Recall action: | Manufacturer to issue advice regarding use |
| Level of recall: | Healthcare Professional |
| Date Commenced: | 30/8/2013 |
