The Recall Desk

Manufacturer

St. Jude Medical, Cardiac Rhythm Management Division

14 recalls in our database name St. Jude Medical, Cardiac Rhythm Management Division as the manufacturing or recalling firm.

What the numbers show

Total
14
Critical
1
Severe
1
Most recent
2022-08-10

Of the 14 recalls from St. Jude Medical, Cardiac Rhythm Management Division we have scored against our rubric, 1 (7%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 1 (7%) are Severe.

About this listing

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Severity scores below are computed from the agency’s classification and the recall text, never from manufacturer behaviour or history. Many manufacturers issue routine corrective actions (software updates, labelling corrections) that are correctly scored low — having recalls on this list isn’t inherently a quality signal.

1–14 of 14

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1495-2022·2022-08-10

    Pacemaker Programmer Software May Display Overestimated Battery Longevity

    St. Jude Medical's Merlin PCS 3650 programmer software may display overestimated predicted battery longevity for certain pacemakers. This could affect clinical decision-making regarding device maintenance and replacement timing.

    Product
    Merlin PCS 3650 programmer Model 3330 software
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    54 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1496-2022·2022-08-10

    Merlin 2 PCS MER3400 programmer software recalled by St. Jude Medical

    St. Jude Medical recalled Merlin 2 PCS MER3400 programmer software version 1.1.2 revision 1 or earlier in an FDA Class II recall. The recall affects 622 units distributed across the United States and internationally.

    Product
    Merlin 2 PCS MER37000 programmer Model MER3400 software
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    54 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0988-2022·2022-04-27

    Gallant DR Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Bluetooth Malfunction Affects Remote Monitoring

    St. Jude Medical's Gallant DR implantable cardioverter defibrillator has a Bluetooth malfunction preventing remote monitoring and reducing battery life. The device enters inductive-only telemetry mode, requiring in-clinic monitoring instead.

    Product
    Gallant DR Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator REF # CDDRA500Q
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0965-2022·2022-04-27

    Cardiac Device Programmer Software May Fail to Terminate Test

    St. Jude Medical's Merlin 2 programmer software can fail to stop a clinical Decrement Test and restore pacing parameters during in-clinic testing, affecting 401 devices worldwide.

    Product
    Merlin 2 PCS MER3700 programmer Model MER3400 software
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0964-2022·2022-04-27

    Merlin PCS 3650 Programmer May Fail to Terminate Pacing Test Properly

    A software anomaly in the Merlin PCS 3650 programmer may cause an in-clinic pacing test to fail terminating and prevent restoration of the implanted device's normal settings. Approximately 30,069 affected devices have been distributed worldwide.

    Product
    Merlin PCS 3650 programmer Model 3330 software
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1351-2020·2020-03-04

    St Jude Ellipse ICD Recall for Wireless Communication Loss

    St Jude Medical is recalling 256 Ellipse ICDs because past updates may cause loss of wireless communication, preventing remote patient monitoring.

    Product
    Ellipse, Tiered-therapy Cardioverter/Defibrillator, REF (UDI/GTIN): CD1377-36QC (05414734507646), CD2411-36C (05414734507585), CD1277-36 (05414734506045), CD1377-36C (05414734507622), CD2277-36Q (05414734505932), CD2377-36QC (05414734507523), with Merlin Patient Care System with
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    19 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0808-2020·2020-01-22

    St. Jude Medical Recalls Confirm Rx Insertable Cardiac Monitors

    St. Jude Medical is recalling 2,906 Confirm Rx Insertable Cardiac Monitors because a software defect caused inappropriate low battery indicators.

    Product
    Merlin PCS Programmer software model 3330, used with Confirm Rx Insertable Cardiac Monitor (ICM), Model DM3500, Sterile. The firm name on the label of the ICM is St. Jude Medical Cardiac Rhythm Management Division, Sylmar, CA. - Product Usage: The Confirm Rx insertable cardiac m
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • CriticalFDA (Devices)·Z-0660-2016·2016-01-27

    St. Jude Medical Recalls Optisure Dual Coil Defibrillation Leads

    St. Jude Medical is recalling Optisure Dual Coil Defibrillation Leads due to potential insulation cuts in the SVC shock coil.

    Product
    Optisure Dual Coil Defibrillation Leads, Model No. LDA220, LDA220Q, LDA230Q, LDP220Q. St. Jude Medical. Designed for long term attachment to an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD).
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2784-2015·2015-09-23

    St Jude Merlin@home Transmitter Recalled for Backup VVI Operation

    St Jude Medical is recalling Merlin@home RF Remote Monitoring Transmitters because some devices exhibit backup VVI operation due to a backup reset.

    Product
    Merlin@home RF Remote Monitoring Transmitter Model EX1150. Intended to aid in the remote support of SJM implantable pacemakers and ICD's.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0949-2015·2015-01-21

    St. Jude Medical Merlin@home Transmitter Software Reset Recall

    St. Jude Medical is recalling Merlin@home RF Remote Monitoring Transmitters because a software reset may cause backup operation in implanted cardiac devices.

    Product
    Merlin@home RF Remote Monitoring Transmitter, Model EX1150, with software versions 6.1M or 7.0. Usage:RF Remote Transmitter
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2572-2014·2014-09-10

    St Jude Medical Recalls Ellipse ICDs Due to High Voltage Capacitor Defect

    St Jude Medical is recalling Ellipse ICDs because internal capacitor damage may delay or prevent high voltage therapy delivery.

    Product
    Ellipse Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs), Model No. CD1275, CD1311, CD2275, CD2311, CD1411, CD2411 Ellipse ST Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs), Model No. CD1273, CD1309, CD1409, CD2273, CD2309, CD2409.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide