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FDA (Devices) recall action 74923

Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure recalled 2 products on 2016-08-31

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Products
2
Announced
2016-08-31
Critical
0
Units
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Why these products were recalled

78 Viva CRT -Ds and Evera ICDs that were manufactured with a specific subset of circuit components may experience rapid battery depletion due to a low resistance path developing within the circuit component. There have been seven (7) confirmed failures (9%) through July 16, 2016. Reported complications have included shortness of breath, pocket heating, low heart rate, and early device explant.

The agency’s own wording, quoted from the enforcement report.

States named across these recalls

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  • SevereFDA (Devices)··2016-08-31

    Medtronic Recalls 78 Viva Quadripolar Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators

    Medtronic is recalling 78 Viva Quadripolar Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators because a circuit defect may cause rapid battery depletion. Seven confirmed failures have been reported.

    Product
    Medtronic, Viva Quadripolar Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators: Product Model VIVAXTCRT-D DTBA1D1, DTBA1D4 VIVASCRT-D DTBB1D1, DTBB1D4 Product Usage: The Medtronic Viva CRT -D dual chamber, implantable cardioverter defibrillator with cardiac
    Category
    Distribution
    16 states
  • SevereFDA (Devices)··2016-08-31

    Medtronic Evera ICDs Recalled for Rapid Battery Depletion Risk

    Medtronic is recalling 78 Evera ICDs and Viva CRT-Ds due to a circuit defect causing rapid battery depletion. Seven confirmed failures have resulted in complications like shortness of breath.

    Product
    Medtronic, Evera Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators: Product Model EVERA XT DDBB1D1, DDBB1D4, DDBB2D1, DDBB2D4, DVBB2D4, DVBB1D1. EVERA S DDBC3D1, DDBC3D4 Product Usage: The Medtronic Evera DR dual chamber and Evera VR single chamber, implantable cardiov
    Category
    Distribution
    16 states