St Jude Medical recalls Merlin@Home software v8.2.2 for EX1150/EX1150W/EX1100/EX1100W transmitters due to potential unauthorized access via radio frequency. Affected patients should contact St Jude Medical for updates.
New pacemaker firmware was developed to further mitigate the risk of unauthorized access to our pacemakers that utilize radio frequency (RF) communications.
St Jude Medical is recalling specific Merlin@Home transmitter models that use software v8.2.2. This update aims to reduce risks of unauthorized access to pacemakers through radio frequency communications.
The software update addresses potential vulnerabilities in radio frequency communications that could allow unauthorized access to pacemaker devices. This risk is mitigated by the new firmware designed to enhance security through encryption and password protection.
Patients with St Jude Medical pacemakers using Merlin@Home transmitters with the EX1150, EX1150W, EX1100, or EX1100W models are affected. Those with the specific GTIN numbers listed are most at risk.
Check for Merlin@Home transmitters with model numbers EX1150, EX1150W, EX1100, or EX1100W. The EX1100 model has GTIN 05414734504782 and EX1150 has GTIN 05414734404334.
Reach out to St Jude Medical for guidance on the software update and security measures.
The recall addresses potential vulnerabilities in radio frequency communications that could allow unauthorized access to pacemaker devices.
Merlin@Home transmitters with model numbers EX1150, EX1150W, EX1100, and EX1100W.
Check the model number on your transmitter and compare it to EX1150, EX1150W, EX1100, or EX1100W. The EX1100 model has GTIN 05414734504782 and EX1150 has GTIN 05414734404334.
We’ve drafted a message you can send St Jude Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0033-2018 — St Jude Medical St Jude Medical Hello, I own a St Jude Medical that is covered by recall Z-0033-2018 from St Jude Medical. 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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