Medtronic recalls certain implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) due to rare risk of reduced or no energy output during high voltage therapy. Affected models include DVAB1D4 with specific 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 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 effectively.
The device uses a specific type of glassed feedthrough that can occasionally cause reduced or no energy output during high voltage therapy (typically 0-12 joules). This may lead to the device failing to deliver necessary shocks for heart conditions.
People with Medtronic ICDs or CRT-Ds (cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillators) that match the specific model number DVAB1D4 and listed serial numbers are affected. Those with these devices are most at risk.
Check if your device has the model number DVAB1D4 and one of the listed serial numbers (e.g., BWP202537H). The device is an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) or cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator (CRT-D).
Verify your device's model number and serial number against the list provided in the recall notice.
Reach out to Medtronic directly for guidance on next steps if your device is affected.
The recall describes a rare potential for reduced or no energy output during high voltage therapy, which could affect the device's ability to treat heart conditions. However, this is not a common issue.
Check if your device has the model number DVAB1D4 and one of the listed serial numbers (e.g., BWP202537H).
Contact Medtronic directly for guidance on next steps. The recall does not specify a replacement or repair process.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medtronic to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1790-2023 — Medtronic Medtronic Hello, I own a Medtronic that is covered by recall Z-1790-2023 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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