ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0811-04 ยท LWS Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (Non-Crt)

Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Managment

Medtronic Micro Jewel II Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators, Model 7223Cx

DateJul 20, 2004 (initiated Apr 2, 2004)
StatusTerminated
ReasonSome of the devices with suspect capacitors (high voltage capacitors associated with prior notifications in 1999 and in 2000) have had unexpected charge circuit time-outs or charge circuit inactive conditions as the battery voltage nears the level for Elective Replacement of the devices.
Root causeOther
ActionA letter, dated April 2004, was sent on April 5, 2004 to physicians following patients who had the defibrillators implanted. The letter gave recommendations to physicians for selective replacement of some of the implanted devices and for avoiding the problem. Physicians are being visited by sales representatives to verify notification.
Quantity5839 units (2394 units in the United States)
DistributionNationwide in the United States and worldwide.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

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