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Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure recalls MyCareLink Patient Monitors. It is intended for used with a compatible Medtronic patient implanted heart device. The
Recalled January 31, 2018 · FDA recall Z-0399-2018 · Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure
Hazard
Patients monitored on two (2) or more implanted Medtronic heart devices in the Medtronic CareLink Network may have potential impact on the ability to remotely monitor the patient's heart devices. Potential impacts could lead to missed CareAlert notifications or device reports. · FDA Class II
Units
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Description
Patients monitored on two (2) or more implanted Medtronic heart devices in the Medtronic CareLink Network may have potential impact on the ability to remotely monitor the patient's heart devices. Potential impacts could lead to missed CareAlert notifications or device reports.
Product
MyCareLink Patient Monitors. It is intended for used with a compatible Medtronic patient implanted heart device. The monitor is an external electronic device that interfaces with Medtronic implanted heart devices and a telecommunications connection to transmit stored implanted heart device data to the physician or clinician.
Manufacturer(s)
Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →