Abbott Medical recalls Merlin@home Transmitter EX1100 models with serial numbers listed. These devices may not update software after power interruptions during over-the-wire downloads, potentially causing monitoring issues.
Due to heart transmitter not being able to upgrade to the current software version in the field after experiencing a power interruption during a prior over-the-wire software download.
Abbott Medical is recalling Merlin@home Transmitter EX1100 models that may not update software after power interruptions during software downloads. This could lead to remote monitoring failures for heart patients.
The transmitter may fail to update software after power interruptions during over-the-wire software downloads. This could prevent the device from transferring heart data to the monitoring system, potentially causing remote monitoring failures.
Patients with implanted heart devices using Merlin@home Transmitter EX1100 models. Those with specific serial numbers listed in the recall are most at risk.
Check if your Merlin@home transmitter has the EX1100 model with serial numbers listed in the recall (e.g., 12600224, 12600307).
Identify if your transmitter has a serial number listed in the recall (e.g., 12600224, 12600307).
The transmitter may not update software after power interruptions during over-the-wire software downloads, potentially causing remote monitoring failures.
Check if your transmitter has a serial number listed in the recall. If it does, contact Abbott Medical for further instructions.
The recall does not mention a risk of serious injury. The hazard is limited to potential remote monitoring failures.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Abbott Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0551-2025 — Abbott Medical Abbott Medical Hello, I own a Abbott Medical that is covered by recall Z-0551-2025 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.
Experiences, tips, and questions from readers. Every comment is reviewed before it appears.
No comments yet — be the first to share your experience.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
