Medtronic recalls specific models of ICM LNQ22 LINQ II insertable cardiac monitors due to potential signal interference that may affect heart rhythm recordings. This issue differs from normal noise patterns caused by device movement or external factors.
It may create the potential for amplified noise and/or overall signal reduction of the ICM, which may interfere with intended recordings of heart rhythms. This noise pattern is different from occasional noise due to device position/migration, patient activity, or external electromagnetic interference.
Medtronic is recalling certain ICM LNQ22 LINQ II insertable cardiac monitors because they may cause signal interference that affects heart rhythm recordings. This is different from typical noise from device movement or external interference.
The device may create amplified noise and signal reduction that interferes with heart rhythm recordings. This pattern is different from normal noise caused by device movement, patient activity, or external electromagnetic interference.
Patients with Medtronic ICM LNQ22 LINQ II insertable cardiac monitors who have the specific serial numbers listed in the recall are affected. The risk is low as the issue does not cause serious injury but may affect monitoring accuracy.
Check your insertable cardiac monitor's serial number against the list of affected units provided in the recall notice. The affected models are ICM LNQ22 LINQ II with specific serial numbers listed in the record.
Compare your device's serial number with the list of affected units provided in the recall notice.
No, the recall does not require stopping use. The issue is low risk and does not cause serious injury.
Check your device's serial number against the list of affected units provided in the recall notice.
The recall does not specify a fix or remedy, only that affected units should be checked.
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Subject: Recall Z-0421-2024 — Medtronic Medtronic Hello, I own a Medtronic that is covered by recall Z-0421-2024 from Medtronic. 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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