The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1761-2023·Announced 2023-06-28

Implantable Defibrillators May Fail to Deliver Energy During Therapy

Medtronic implantable cardioverter defibrillators and cardiac resynchronization therapy devices may fail to deliver adequate energy during high voltage therapy due to a feedthrough component defect. The rare condition could prevent the device from functioning when needed.

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: FDA Class I designation per agency classification. No deaths, serious injuries, or reported illnesses are documented in the source. The mandatory minimum for Class I devices is Severe, reflecting the potential for therapy failure during critical cardiac events.

Plain-English summary

Medtronic is recalling specific lots of CRTD DTMB1D1 AMPLIA MRI US DF1 implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) and cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillators (CRT-Ds). The affected devices were manufactured with a specific glassed feedthrough component. Approximately 3,005 units have been distributed nationwide and worldwide.

The defect creates a rare potential for reduced or complete loss of energy output during high voltage therapy, typically 0-12 joules. If this occurs, the device may not deliver therapy when needed.

Patients with affected devices are at potential risk. Healthcare providers have received notification with specific lot numbers for identifying affected devices. Patients who may be affected should contact their cardiologist or device clinic immediately to determine if their device is involved. They should not discontinue use without medical guidance, as Medtronic and healthcare providers work to distribute detailed information and determine appropriate next steps.

The recalled product

Product
CRTD DTMB1D1 AMPLIA MRI US DF1, Model Number DTMB1D1; Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators
Manufacturer
Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)
Hazard
  • energy-output-failure
  • defibrillation-failure
  • feedthrough-defect

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 00643169837690
  • Lot Serial Numbers: RPV203851H
  • RPV203879H
  • RPV204192H
  • RPV204308H
  • RPV205279H
  • RPV205423H
  • RPV205665H
  • RPV205443H
  • RPV205510H
  • RPV204476H
  • RPV205107H
  • RPV204152H
  • RPV204326H
  • RPV204327H
  • RPV204329H
  • RPV203937H
  • RPV204831H
  • RPV204911H
  • RPV205343H

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.