Boston Scientific LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor Recall Over AF Burden Alert Delay (Aug 6, 2026)

Source: FDA · United States

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Boston Scientific is recalling LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor systems due to potential delays in AF Burden Alert notifications.

FDA recall: what the record actually shows

This notice was issued by FDA on September 16, 2026 and geographically references United States. The FDA classifies this as a Class II recall, with the stated reason "There is potential for a delay in AF Burden Alert notification affecting the server software which supports the Insertable Cardiac Monitors (ICMs). Delayed notification of an AF Burden Alert may delay clinical evaluation or therapeutic intervention of an atrial arrhythmia.", distributed worldwide - us nationwide distribution.. FDA recall classes run from I (reasonable probability of serious harm) to III (unlikely to cause harm), so the class number is the fastest way to gauge severity here. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.

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What Happened

There is potential for a delay in AF Burden Alert notification affecting the server software which supports the Insertable Cardiac Monitors (ICMs). Delayed notification of an AF Burden Alert may delay clinical evaluation or therapeutic intervention of an atrial arrhythmia.

Which Products Are Affected

LUX-Dx, LUX-Dx II, LUX-Dx II+ Insertable Cardiac Monitor System, SERVER SW LAT CLARITY DS EU, Model Number 7246, All Versions (Current 7.7). UDI-DI: 00802526613883. Distributed worldwide with US Nationwide distribution.

What You Should Do

The recall is voluntary and firm initiated. No specific consumer actions are detailed in the recall notice.

Why This Matters

Delayed notification of an AF Burden Alert may delay clinical evaluation or therapeutic intervention of an atrial arrhythmia.

Source

FDA recall number Z-3082-2026, Boston Scientific Corporation, Saint Paul, MN.

Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗

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Common Questions

Common questions about this FDA recall.

What is this FDA recall about?
Boston Scientific is recalling LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor systems due to potential delays in AF Burden Alert notifications.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by FDA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How is this recall classified, and why does that matter?
The FDA classifies this as a Class II recall, citing "There is potential for a delay in AF Burden Alert notification affecting the server software which supports the Insertable Cardiac Monitors (ICMs). Delayed notification of an AF Burden Alert may delay clinical evaluation or therapeutic intervention of an atrial arrhythmia." as the reason. Class I is the most serious (reasonable probability of serious harm), Class II is a moderate or temporary health risk, and Class III is unlikely to cause harm.
What area is affected?
This alert affects United States. Check with FDA for the most current geographic scope.
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