Medtronic 2090 CareLink Programmer Recall for Inaccurate Longevity Estimates
Medtronic is recalling 2090 CareLink Programmer units because they may display inaccurate remaining longevity estimates for certain implanted cardiac devices. The issue does not impact device functionality.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, but the source text explicitly states that the issue does not impact device functionality and no injuries or illnesses are reported, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity recall involving a software display error rather than a functional safety defect.
Plain-English summary
Medtronic Inc. is recalling 29,544 units of the 2090 CareLink Programmer, a device used for programming and remote monitoring of implanted cardiac devices. The recall is due to a potential for the software to display an inaccurate remaining longevity estimate for a subset of implanted cardiac device models.
The source text explicitly states that this issue does not impact device functionality. The recall covers units distributed worldwide, identified by specific serial numbers listed in the official FDA record Z-0239-2020.
Consumers and healthcare providers should check their device serial numbers against the list provided by the FDA or Medtronic to determine if their unit is affected. No specific consumer action instructions are provided in the source text beyond the identification of the affected units.
The recalled product
- Product
- Programmers & Remote Monitoring Software Apps: 2090 CareLink Programmer
- Affected units
- 29,544
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 3 recalled by Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF) under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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