The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2207-2024·Announced 2024-07-03

Medtronic COBALT DR MRI SureScan ICD Recalled Due to Manufacturing Weld Crack

Medtronic is recalling 36 COBALT DR MRI SureScan implantable cardioverter defibrillators due to a weld crack manufacturing defect. The defect was identified during manufacturing quality checks.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II recall of a high-risk implantable cardiovascular device. The manufacturing defect was identified during manufacturing quality checks before device implantation, limiting potential patient harm.

Plain-English summary

Medtronic Inc. is recalling 36 units of the COBALT DR MRI SureScan, Model Number DDPB3D4, implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) due to a manufacturing defect involving a weld crack.

The weld crack in the device casing caused affected units to fail leak-check testing during manufacturing. This defect could compromise device integrity and lead to malfunction in patients if not detected.

The affected devices were distributed worldwide, including throughout the United States and in numerous other countries. Specific affected devices are identified by serial number in the regulatory filing.

Patients who have received one of the affected devices should contact their healthcare provider or Medtronic to verify whether they have an affected device and to discuss any necessary follow-up care.

The recalled product

Product
COBALT DR MRI SureScan, Model Number DDPB3D4, Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
Manufacturer
Medtronic Inc.
Hazard
  • weld-crack
  • device-failure

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: 00763000178406
  • Serial Numbers: RSO618526S
  • RSO618555S
  • RSO618559S
  • GTIN: 00763000711313
  • Serial Numbers: RSO618395S
  • RSO618396S
  • RSO618399S
  • RSO618400S
  • RSO618401S
  • RSO618402S
  • RSO618403S
  • RSO618405S
  • RSO618408S
  • RSO618409S
  • RSO618410S
  • RSO618412S
  • RSO618415S
  • RSO618416S
  • RSO618417S

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.