FDA Recall Terminated

Medtronic Micro Jewel II Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators, Model 7223Cx

Recall: Z-0811-04 · Initiated April 2, 2004

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0811-04
Event Number
28798
Firm
Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Managment
FEI Number
2182208
Product Code
LWS
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
April 2, 2004
Posted
July 20, 2004
Terminated
November 29, 2005
Address
7000 Central Ave N.E., Fridley, MN, 55432

Description

Medtronic Micro Jewel II Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators, Model 7223Cx

Reason

Some 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.

Action

A 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.

Distribution

Nationwide in the United States and worldwide.

Quantity

5839 units (2394 units in the United States)