Medtronic recalls specific implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) with a rare risk of reduced or no energy output during high voltage therapy. Affected models include DDBC3D1 with serial numbers listed in the recall. No immediate action is required but users should monitor for symptoms.
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 have a rare potential for reduced or no energy output during high voltage therapy. This could affect the device's ability to treat heart conditions. The recall does not require immediate action but users should monitor for symptoms and contact Medtronic if concerned.
The device uses a specific glassed feedthrough that can 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 in some cases.
People with Medtronic ICD-DR DDBC3D1 EVERA S IS1/DF1 GLOB implants are most at risk. The recall affects specific model numbers and serial numbers listed in the notice.
Check if your device has the model number DDBC3D1 and serial numbers listed in the recall (e.g., BWG208720H, BWG607183S). The recall includes specific GTIN and lot numbers provided in the notice.
Verify your device model number and serial number against the list provided in the recall notice.
If you have an ICD, monitor for symptoms like irregular heartbeats or dizziness and contact Medtronic if concerned.
No immediate action is required, but you should check your device model and serial number against the recall list and monitor for symptoms.
The risk is rare and involves reduced or no energy output during high voltage therapy, which could affect the device's ability to treat heart conditions.
Check your device model number and serial number against the list of affected units 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-1709-2023 — Medtronic Medtronic Hello, I own a Medtronic that is covered by recall Z-1709-2023 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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