Medtronic recalls specific CRT-D DTBC2D1 models due to rare risk of reduced or no energy output during high voltage therapy, potentially affecting device function. Check your device's serial numbers listed in the recall.
There is a rare potential for reduced- or no-energy output during high voltage (HV) therapy (typically 0-12J) in implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) and cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillators (CRT-Ds) manufactured with a specific (glassed) feedthrough, including currently available ICDs and CRT-Ds.
Medtronic is recalling certain implantable cardioverter defibrillators (CRT-Ds) with model number DTBC2D1. These devices have a rare risk of not delivering proper energy during high-voltage therapy, which could lead to ineffective treatment. This is a potential safety issue for patients using these devices.
The device uses a glassed feedthrough that can sometimes cause reduced or no energy output during high-voltage therapy (typically 0-12J). This may lead to the device failing to deliver necessary shocks for heart rhythm management, but the risk is rare and not immediate.
Patients with Medtronic CRT-D DTBC2D1 implantable defibrillators are most at risk. This recall affects specific model numbers and serial numbers listed in the notice.
Check if your device has the model number DTBC2D1 and the serial numbers listed in the recall (e.g., BLW607464S, BLW607601S, etc.). The device is an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (CRT-D) used for heart rhythm management.
Identify your device's model number, which should be DTBC2D1 for this recall.
Confirm your device's serial number matches the list provided in the recall (e.g., BLW607464S, BLW607601S, etc.).
The device has a rare potential for reduced or no energy output during high-voltage therapy (0-12J), which could lead to ineffective treatment. This is not an immediate risk but a potential issue that requires monitoring.
If your device's serial number is not in the list provided, you are not affected by this recall and no action is needed.
Check your device's model number (should be DTBC2D1) and compare the serial number against the list of affected serial numbers provided in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medtronic to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1749-2023 — Medtronic Medtronic Hello, I own a Medtronic that is covered by recall Z-1749-2023 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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