Medtronic recalls specific implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) with model DVBC3D1 and certain serial numbers due to rare risk of reduced or no energy output during high voltage therapy. This may affect device function but is uncommon.
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 specific models of implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) that have a rare risk of reduced or no energy output during high voltage therapy. This could potentially affect the device's ability to deliver necessary shocks, though the risk is uncommon and not all devices are affected.
The device uses a specific type of glassed feedthrough that can occasionally cause reduced or no energy output during high voltage therapy (typically 0-12J). This may lead to the device failing to deliver necessary shocks in emergencies, though this is a rare occurrence.
People with Medtronic ICD-VR DVBC3D1 EVERA S IS1/DF1 GLOB implants, specifically those with the listed serial numbers. Most users are not at risk as this is a rare issue.
Check your device's model number (DVBC3D1) and serial numbers listed in the recall. The recall includes specific serial numbers starting with BWM and GTIN 00643169720473 or 00643169980266.
Verify your device model and serial number against the list provided in the recall to see if it's affected.
No action is needed if your device's serial number is not on the list provided in the recall.
This is a rare issue that affects only specific serial numbers, not all devices of this model.
While the risk exists, it is rare and not expected to cause serious injury in normal use.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medtronic to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1799-2023 — Medtronic Medtronic Hello, I own a Medtronic that is covered by recall Z-1799-2023 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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