BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Open, Classified

    Implantable Pulse Generators - 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. Azure family: Azure XT DR MRI SureScan", Azure S DR MRI SureScan, Azure XT SR MRI SureScan, Azure S SR MRI SureScan. 2. Astra family: Astra XT DR MRI SureScan, Astra XT SR MRI SureScan.

    Recall: Z-1525-2021 · Initiated April 6, 2021

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-1525-2021
    Event Number
    87662
    Firm
    Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)
    FEI Number
    2182208
    Product Code
    NIK
    Status
    Open, Classified
    Root Cause
    Software design
    Initiated
    April 6, 2021
    Address
    8200 Coral Sea St Ne, Mounds View, MN, 55112-4391

    Description

    Implantable Pulse Generators - 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. Azure family: Azure XT DR MRI SureScan", Azure S DR MRI SureScan, Azure XT SR MRI SureScan, Azure S SR MRI SureScan. 2. Astra family: Astra XT DR MRI SureScan, Astra XT SR MRI SureScan.

    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.

    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. A courtesy notification will be provided to physicians with affected devices.

    Distribution

    Worldwide distribution.

    Quantity

    575815 units