MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC, INC. CARELINK PROGRAMMER; PROGRAMMER, PACEMAKER

Model Number	2090
Medical Device Problem Codes	Computer Software Problem (1112); Inadequate User Interface (2958)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/20/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the programmer generated an error message indicating ¿programmer has lost communication with analyzer,¿ which resulted in the analyzer being unable to start up.Troubleshooting steps were taken, including checking the connection and changing the 9 volt (v) battery.There was no patient involvement.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product analysis: analysis was able to confirm the customer's comment that the programmer generated an error message indicating ¿programmer has lost communication with analyzer".It was noted that the analyzer failed the functional tests.Additionally, it was noted that the upper display hinges were loose and the upper bullet cover was damaged.The upper hinges and the bullet cover were replaced.The software was reconfigured, reloaded, and updated.The programmer passed final functional and system tests.Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Correction: h.6.Eval code conclusion (fdc/annex d) medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.

• Brand Name: CARELINK PROGRAMMER
• Common Device Name: PROGRAMMER, PACEMAKER
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDTRONIC, INC.; 8200 coral sea street ne; mounds view MN 55112
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDTRONIC, INC.; 8200 coral sea street ne; mounds view MN 55112
• Manufacturer Contact: gerard torenvliet ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112-4391 ; 7635269277
• MDR Report Key: 22519168
• Report Number: 2182208-2025-03463
• Device Sequence Number: 15441731
• Product Code: KRG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00613994175397
• UDI-Public: (01)00613994175397(11)051028
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MN
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P890003
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/11/2025

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Other
• Device Model Number: 2090
• Device Catalogue Number: 2090
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/27/2025
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/20/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/24/2025; 08/13/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/16/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/21/2025; 09/11/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/28/2005
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: 229047 ANALYZER.
• Patient Sex: Unknown