Recall Z-1527-2021 ยท NIK Defibrillator, Automatic Implantable Cardioverter, With Cardiac Resynchronization (Crt-D)
Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)
Programmers - Product Usage: used to treat arrhythmias related to bradycardia. Additionally, CRT-P devices can also provide cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) in treatment of heart failure. 1. 2090 Carelink 2. 29901 Encore
| Date | Apr 6, 2021 |
| Status | Open, Classified |
| Reason | A longevity estimation error may occur in the early years of device life when a unipolar pacing vector is programmed in the right atrial (RA) lead and/or the right ventricular (RV) lead. No other device features or therapies are impacted. |
| Root cause | Software design |
| Action | Beginning 06-APR-2021, Medtronic notified risk managers and practice managers of the field corrective action notification via 2- day UPS delivery of the consignee letter. Consignees were asked to confirm receipt of the notification. Medtronic Field Representatives have been instructed to begin installation of the software update. Outside the United States (OUS), communication began on 06- APR-2021 using locally approved methods. Confirmation will be obtained per locally approved methods. Medtronic Field Representatives will begin installation of the software update as it is available locally. |
| Quantity | 37690 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
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