The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1716-2023·Announced 2023-06-28

Medtronic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators Recalled for Potential Energy Output Failure

Medtronic is recalling certain implantable cardioverter defibrillators and cardiac resynchronization therapy devices due to a rare potential for reduced or no energy output during high voltage therapy. Approximately 37,547 units are affected.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class I recall, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 per the rubric. The potential for reduced or absent energy output during critical high voltage therapy represents a serious health risk, as the device may fail to deliver necessary lifesaving treatment.

Plain-English summary

Medtronic is recalling the ICD-DR DDMC3D4 EVERA MRI S IS-1/DF4 GLOB implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) and cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator (CRT-D). Approximately 37,547 units are affected, distributed nationwide and worldwide.

These devices contain a specific glassed feedthrough component that poses a rare potential for reduced or completely absent energy output during high voltage (HV) therapy, typically in the 0-12 joule range. This defect could prevent the device from delivering necessary therapy to correct abnormal heart rhythms.

Patients with these recalled implantable defibrillators should contact their healthcare provider to determine whether their device is affected using the recalled lot serial numbers and discuss appropriate monitoring or replacement options. Healthcare providers should review the affected lot serial numbers to identify impacted devices in their patient population.

The recalled product

Product
ICD-DR DDMC3D4 EVERA MRI S IS-1/DF4 GLOB, Model Number DDMC3D4; Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators
Manufacturer
Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)
Hazard
  • energy-output-failure
  • device-malfunction

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (20)

  • GTIN 00643169720527
  • Lot Serial Numbers: PHZ203294H
  • PHZ204099H
  • PHZ202880H
  • PHZ202731H
  • PHZ203576H
  • PHZ203873H
  • PHZ202558H
  • PHZ202949H
  • PHZ203163H
  • PHZ204430H
  • PHZ203645H
  • PHZ204171H
  • PHZ204583H
  • PHZ204585H
  • PHZ204589H
  • PHZ204600H
  • PHZ204629H
  • PHZ204676H
  • PHZ204879H

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.