Medtronic recalls certain implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) manufactured with a specific glassed feedthrough. These devices may have reduced or no energy output during high voltage therapy, potentially affecting treatment effectiveness. The recall includes specific model numbers and serial numbers.
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 (ICDs) that may have reduced or no energy output during high voltage therapy. This could affect the device's ability to treat heart conditions effectively. The recall includes specific model numbers and serial numbers.
The devices have a rare potential for reduced or no energy output during high voltage therapy (typically 0-12J). This could affect the device's ability to deliver necessary shocks for heart rhythm management, potentially impacting treatment effectiveness.
People with Medtronic ICDs or CRT-Ds (cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillators) that have the specific model number DVPA2D1 and the listed serial numbers are affected. Patients with these devices are most at risk.
Check if your device has the model number DVPA2D1 and the listed serial numbers (RSC601940S, RSC601072S, and other serial numbers provided in the recall). The devices were sold with GTIN 00763000178451 and GTIN 00763000380380.
Identify your device model number and serial number to see if it matches the recalled items.
Reach out to Medtronic for guidance on next steps if your device is affected.
The specific model number is DVPA2D1.
Check if your device has the model number DVPA2D1 and one of the listed serial numbers (RSC601940S, RSC601072S, and others provided in the recall).
Contact Medtronic for guidance on next steps. They will provide instructions on whether to replace or repair the device.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medtronic to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1818-2023 — Medtronic Medtronic Hello, I own a Medtronic that is covered by recall Z-1818-2023 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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