Date Initiated by Firm | April 06, 2021 |
Create Date | May 04, 2021 |
Recall Status1 |
Open3, Classified |
Recall Number | Z-1525-2021 |
Recall Event ID |
87662 |
PMA Number | P010031 |
Product Classification |
Defibrillator, automatic implantable cardioverter, with cardiac resynchronization (CRT-D) - Product Code NIK
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Product | 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.
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MRI SureScan, Azure S SR MRI SureScan.
2. Astra family: Astra XT DR MRI SureScan, Astra XT SR MRI SureScan. |
Code Information |
all codes |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF) 8200 Coral Sea St Ne Mounds View MN 55112-4391
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For Additional Information Contact | Technical Services 763-505-6000 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | 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. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Software design |
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. |
Quantity in Commerce | 575815 units |
Distribution | Worldwide distribution. |
Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall. 3 The manufacturer has initiated the recall and not all products have been corrected or removed. This record will be updated as the status changes.
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PMA Database | PMAs with Product Code = NIK PMAs with Product Code = NIK
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