FDA Enforcement Class II Ongoing

CareLink SmartSync Device Manager (24970A). used to interrogate cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIED).

Recall: Z-1522-2021 · Reported May 12, 2021

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-1522-2021
Event ID
87654
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
May 12, 2021
Initiation Date
April 6, 2021
Classification Date
April 30, 2021
Address
8200 Coral Sea St Ne, N/A, Mounds View, MN, 55112-4391, United States

Description

CareLink SmartSync Device Manager (24970A). used to interrogate cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIED).

Reason

There is a SmartSync software issue that results in an overestimation in the displayed longevity of these devices during an approximate 6-month window of time before the device triggers its Recommended Replacement Time (RRT).

Code Info

All serial numbers

Distribution

Worldwide

Quantity

16,311 devices