Medtronic recalls CRHF programmers with potential longevity estimation error in early device life. Affected models include 2090 Carelink and 29901 Encore. No other features impacted.
A longevity estimation error may occur in the early years of device life when a unipolar pacing vector is programmed in the right atrial (RA) lead and/or the right ventricular (RV) lead. No other device features or therapies are impacted.
Medtronic is recalling certain cardiac rhythm programmers that may show incorrect longevity estimates in early device life. This could lead to improper device management if not corrected, but does not cause immediate harm.
The programmers may calculate device longevity incorrectly when a unipolar pacing vector is programmed in the right atrial or right ventricular leads. This could lead to improper device management if the error goes unnoticed.
Patients using Medtronic CRHF programmers with model numbers 2090 Carelink or 29901 Encore are affected. Those with early device life (first few years) are most at risk.
Check for model numbers 2090 Carelink or 29901 Encore on your programmer. The device was used to treat arrhythmias related to bradycardia or heart failure.
Identify your programmer model to see if it matches 2090 Carelink or 29901 Encore.
Reach out to Medtronic for guidance on device management if you have an affected model.
No, the recall does not require immediate discontinuation. Affected models may need monitoring but do not pose an immediate risk.
The error may cause incorrect longevity estimates in early device life, potentially leading to improper device management if not addressed.
Check for model numbers 2090 Carelink or 29901 Encore. The device was used to treat arrhythmias related to bradycardia or heart failure.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medtr:Cardiac Rhythm to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1527-2021 — Medtr:Cardiac Rhythm Medtr:Cardiac Rhythm Hello, I own a Medtr:Cardiac Rhythm that is covered by recall Z-1527-2021 from Medtr:Cardiac Rhythm. 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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