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Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF) recalls Patient Connector, Model Number 24967

Recalled July 15, 2020 · FDA recall Z-2506-2020 · Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)

Hazard
There is a rare communication sequence during the first device interrogation with a SmartSync Device Manager that may result in the temporary suspension of some device features (i.e., battery measurements, Capture Management", Atrial Lead Position Check", EffectivCRT" algorithms, and AdaptivCRT"). This rare interaction results in temporary suspension of automatic threshold testing and output adjustments, and suspension of auto-optimization of CRT therapy. The issue is unlikely to result in clinical impact to the patient, and features are restored upon next programmer device interrogation or presence of a magnet. · FDA Class II
Units
1025 devices
Sold at
worldwide

Description

There is a rare communication sequence during the first device interrogation with a SmartSync Device Manager that may result in the temporary suspension of some device features (i.e., battery measurements, Capture Management", Atrial Lead Position Check", EffectivCRT" algorithms, and AdaptivCRT"). This rare interaction results in temporary suspension of automatic threshold testing and output adjustments, and suspension of auto-optimization of CRT therapy. The issue is unlikely to result in clinical impact to the patient, and features are restored upon next programmer device interrogation or presence of a magnet.

Product
Patient Connector, Model Number 24967
Manufacturer(s)
Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →

Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF) recalls Patient Connector, Model Number 24967 | RecallWatchUSA