Medtronic recalls Evera S VR implantable defibrillators (model DVBC3D1) due to potential weld cracks causing manufacturing failures. Affected units have specific serial numbers and GTIN.
Potential for manufacturing defect. Weld crack led to devices failing at the leak check step in manufacturing.
Medtronic is recalling Evera S VR implantable defibrillators with model number DVBC3D1 because a manufacturing defect may cause weld cracks that fail during leak checks. This could lead to device malfunction.
The device may have a weld crack that fails during the leak check step in manufacturing. This defect could cause the device to malfunction, but the hazard is not described as causing immediate injury or death.
People with an Evera S VR defibrillator (model DVBC3D:1) implanted by Medtronic are affected. Those with the specific serial number or GTIN listed are most at risk.
Check if your defibrillator has model number DVBC3D1, serial number starting with BWM614493S, or GTIN 00763000740559. The product is sold under Medtronic.
Look for model number DVBC3D1, serial number starting with BWM614493S, or GTIN 00763000740559 on your defibrillator.
The recall is for a potential manufacturing defect that could cause the device to fail during leak checks, but it does not describe a risk of serious injury or death.
Check if your defibrillator has model number DVBC3D1, serial number starting with BWM614493S, or GTIN 00763000740559.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so you should check with Medtronic directly for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medtr: The brand name from the title is to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2196-2024 — Medtr: The brand name from the title is Medtr: The brand name from the title is Hello, I own a Medtr: The brand name from the title is that is covered by recall Z-2196-2024 from Medtr: The brand name from the title is. 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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