Abbott Medical recalls Merlin PCS 3650 programmer software versions 25.0.1-28.7.1 due to potential failure during pacemaker test. Affected units sold in US with GTIN 05414734509725.
Software malfunction may occur during pacing capture threshold test of pacemaker resulting in programmer not successfully communicating the command to terminate the test.
Abbott Medical is recalling the Merlin PCS 3650 programmer software versions 25.0.1 through 28.7.1. This software may fail during pacemaker test procedures, potentially causing the device to not properly stop the test.
The software may malfunction during a pacing capture threshold test, causing the programmer to fail to send a command to stop the test. This could lead to prolonged testing without proper termination.
Pacemaker users with the Merlin PCS 3650 programmer software versions 25.0.1-28.7.1. Those who use this software for pacemaker testing are most at risk.
Check if your Merlin PCS 3650 programmer has software versions 25.0.1 through 28.7.1. Units sold in the US with GTIN 05414734509725 are affected.
Identify your software version by checking the device's display or documentation.
No, this recall only affects the Merlin PCS 3650 programmer software, not the pacemaker itself.
Check if your software version is between 25.0.1 and 28.7.1, as listed in the recall notice.
The recall does not require immediate action; check your software version and contact Abbott Medical if needed.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Abbott Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2405-2026 — Abbott Medical Abbott Medical Hello, I own a Abbott Medical that is covered by recall Z-2405-2026 from Abbott Medical. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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