FDA Recall Terminated

MEDTRONIC CARELINK 29901 Programmer for Medtronic and Vitaron Devices

Recall: Z-0796-2019 · Initiated January 17, 2019

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0796-2019
Event Number
81949
Firm
Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)
FEI Number
2182208
Product Code
OSR
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Software design
Initiated
January 17, 2019
Terminated
February 2, 2021
Address
8200 Coral Sea St Ne, Mounds View, MN, 55112-4391

Description

MEDTRONIC CARELINK 29901 Programmer for Medtronic and Vitaron Devices

Reason

The Medtronic CareLink Encore 29901 programmer system is comprised of prescription devices indicated for use in the interrogation and programming of implantable medical devices. Prior to use, refer to the Programmer Reference Guide as well as the appropriate programmer software and implantable device technical manuals for more information related to specific implantable device models. Programming should be attempted only by appropriately trained personnel after careful study of the technical manual for the implantable device and after careful determination of appropriate parameter values based on the patient's condition and pacing system used. The Medtronic CareLink Encore 29901 programmer must be used only for programming implantable devices manufactured by Medtronic or Vitatron.

Action

In the US, beginning 17-Jan-2019, Medtronic Field Representatives hand delivered a courtesy FCA Notification Letter to consignees who, according to Medtronic records, have programmers that are eligible for Micra software updates. Field Representatives will update the identified programmers using a provided USB. Notification will also be hand delivered to Micra Implanting or Follow-up physicians for awareness of the issue.

Distribution

US, Armenia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Georgia, Hungary, India, Iran, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Syrian Arab Republic

Quantity

33007 units