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Medtronic EnRhythm, P1501DR, Dual Chamber Rate Responsive… recallZ-1440-2010 · Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Managment · initiated Feb 11, 2010

Terminated All recalls posted in April 2010

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Managment or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean

Why it was recalled

Medtronic is informing doctors of two specific battery issues with EnRhythm pacemakers that will be addressed by a Medtronic software update available mid-2010. If the software update referenced above is not implemented, there will be a potential risk of loss of device functionality or risk for loss of therapy at or near ERI in a small number of devices. The software will eliminate this issue, fo

FDA root cause category: Nonconforming Material/Component

What the company is doing

Consignees were given a Medtronic "Important : Medical Device Correction" letter addressed to "Dear Doctor" and dated February 2010. In the letter, Medtronic is informing doctors of two specific battery issues with EnRhythm pacemakers that will be addressed by a Medtronic software update available mid-2010. The letter included recommendations including that Medtronic recommends physicians continue to use the ERI notification to determine time for device replacement. At this time, no other action, reprogramming or change in the frequency of follow-up is recommended. For additional information or assistance, please contact your local Medtronic Representative or Medtronic Technical Services at 800-505-4636.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1440-2010
Recall class
Not yet classified by the FDA
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Feb 11, 2010
Posted by the FDA
Apr 26, 2010
Recalling firm
Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Managment
Quantity
approximately 120,061 worldwide
Product code
DXY
FDA submissions
P980035
Distribution
All States in the USA including Guam, Puerto Rico and DC. OUS: Customers in the following countries: Andorra, Argentina, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei, Darussalam, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guam, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Vatican City, Venezuela, Viet Nam, Virgin Islands

Product description

Medtronic EnRhythm, P1501DR, Dual Chamber Rate Responsive Pacemaker with RapidRead Telemetry. The EnRhythm pacing system is an implantable medical device that monitors, detects, and treats atrial tachyarrhythmia episodes. It also provides bradycardia pacing and monitoring of ventricular tachycardia (VT) episodes. Manufactured at: Juncos, Puerto Rico, USA. Medtronic, Inc., Minneapolis, MN 55432 USA.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

All EnRhythm pacemakers

Other devices under the same FDA submission

71 devices cleared under P980035 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

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