Medtronic recalls certain implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) and cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillators (CRT-Ds) with model DVMC3D4 due to rare potential for reduced or no energy output during high voltage therapy, which could affect device function.
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 implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) and cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillators (CRT-Ds) with model number DVMC3D4. These devices have a rare risk of not delivering sufficient energy during high voltage therapy, which could lead to device malfunction. This is a serious but uncommon issue.
The device uses a glassed feedthrough that can sometimes fail to deliver adequate energy during high voltage therapy (typically 0-12 joules). This rare issue may cause the device to not function properly when needed, but it does not cause immediate harm.
People with Medtronic ICDs or CRT-Ds manufactured with the specific glassed feedthrough (model DVMC3D4) are affected. Most users are unlikely to experience issues, but those with the recalled devices should check their model.
Check your device's model number, which is DVMC3D4. The recall includes specific lot and serial numbers listed in the official notice. If your device has this model and one of the listed serial numbers, it is affected.
Look for the model number on your device, which should be DVMC3D4 for affected units.
If your device is listed in the recall, contact Medtronic directly for further instructions.
This is a rare potential for reduced or no energy output during high voltage therapy, which could affect device function. It does not cause immediate harm but may require device adjustment.
Check your device's model number (DVMC3D4) and compare it to the list of affected serial numbers provided in the recall notice.
The recall does not require replacement; affected users should contact Medtronic for specific instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medtronic to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1813-2023 — Medtronic Medtronic Hello, I own a Medtronic that is covered by recall Z-1813-2023 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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