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

Model Number	29901A
Medical Device Problem Codes	Computer Software Problem (1112); No Display/Image (1183); Application Program Freezes or Fails to Launch (4031)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/15/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the programmer generated an error message indicating a serious software problem.It was noted that when the pro grammer was turned on to disable the auto-printing, it froze at the find model and find patient screen.It was unable to navigate to anything on the screen, and the programmer became unresponsive to finger touch or the stylus pen.Troubleshooting steps were taken, including rebooting the programmer and taking the battery out, which did not resolve the issue.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.

• Brand Name: CARELINK ENCORE 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: 25083316
• Report Number: 2182208-2026-26124
• Device Sequence Number: 21434894
• Product Code: KRG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00643169763548
• UDI-Public: (01)00643169763548(11)180925
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 05/21/2026

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: 29901A
• Device Catalogue Number: 29901A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/01/2026
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/15/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/18/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/05/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/21/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/25/2018
• 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
• Patient Sex: Unknown