Medtronic recalls CareLink 2090 Programmers due to potential malicious software updates during SDN downloads. Affected units may be vulnerable to unauthorized software changes.
Vulnerabilities have been identified in the SDN download process that may allow an individual with malicious intent to update the programmers with non-Medtronic software during an SDN download.
Medtronic is recalling all CareLink 2090 Programmers because vulnerabilities could allow malicious software updates during the SDN download process. This could lead to unauthorized changes to the device's software, potentially affecting patient safety.
The vulnerability allows someone with malicious intent to update the programmer with non-Medtronic software during an SDN download. This could lead to unauthorized changes to the device's software, potentially affecting patient safety.
Patients using the CareLink 2090 Programmer for cardiac monitoring are affected. Those with the device and its serial numbers are most at risk.
The affected product is the Medtronic CareLink 2090 Programmer with any serial number. There is no specific model or date range mentioned for this recall.
Identify the serial number on your CareLink 2090 Programmer to confirm if it is affected.
Yes, Medtronic is recalling all CareLink 2090 Programmers due to vulnerabilities that could allow malicious software updates during SDN downloads.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so you should check the device serial number to confirm if it is affected.
The recall affects all CareLink 2090 Programmers with any serial number, but there is no specific model or date range mentioned.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Medtronic to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0406-2019 — Medtronic Medtronic Hello, I own a Medtronic that is covered by recall Z-0406-2019 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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