Medtronic recalls certain implanted cardiac devices with cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT-D) that may experience a shortened replacement time interval. Affected models include Viva, Claria, Amplia, Compia, and Brava families. No immediate action is required but monitoring is advised.
A small percentage of implanted cardiac devices, from a well-defined subset, may experience a shortened Recommended Replacement Time (RRT) to End of Service (EOS) interval following an earlier-than-expected RRT observation
Medtronic is recalling specific implanted cardiac devices with cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT-D) that may have a shorter-than-expected lifespan. This is a small percentage of devices from a defined subset. The recall does not require immediate action but suggests monitoring the device's replacement schedule.
A small percentage of implanted devices from a well-defined subset may experience a shortened Recommended Replacement Time (RRT) to End of Service (EOS) interval. This means the device may need replacement sooner than expected, but it does not cause immediate harm.
Patients with Medtronic implanted cardiac devices that have a specific model number listed in the recall. The risk is low and affects a small percentage of devices.
Check if your device model is listed in the provided serial numbers (e.g., BLF244376H, BLF243732H, etc.). The recall covers specific device families including Viva, Claria, Amplia, Compia, and Brava CRT-D models.
Review your device's model number against the list of affected serial numbers provided in the recall.
No immediate action is required, but you should check if your device is affected by reviewing the serial numbers list.
Your device is affected if it matches one of the specific serial numbers listed in the recall (e.g., BLF244376H, BLF243732H, etc.) or belongs to the Viva, Claria, Amplia, Compia, or Brava CRT-D families.
The recall indicates a potential for a shorter-than-expected replacement interval, but it does not cause immediate harm or serious injury.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medtronic to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1306-2021 — Medtronic Medtronic Hello, I own a Medtronic that is covered by recall Z-1306-2021 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
