Severity 4 of 5

Severe recalls

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

What “severe” means here

Severity 4 (Severe) recalls have a real, documented risk of significant injury, hospitalization, or property damage even if no deaths have been reported. The agency classification is FDA Class II with hospitalization reports, USDA Class I, or a structural vehicle defect. These need attention quickly — not five-alarm urgency but not something to put off. Examples include allergen mislabeling on common allergens for products eaten by children, drug potency out of specification by a margin that could cause measurable harm, and vehicle defects affecting braking or steering.

The full rubric is on the methodology page. Severity is computed deterministically from the agency’s own classification plus the source text — no editorial vibes.

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SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1816-2023·2023-06-28
Medtronic Implantable Defibrillators Recalled for Potential Therapy Delivery Failure
Medtronic recalls certain ICD and CRT-D defibrillators due to a rare potential for reduced or no-energy output during high-voltage therapy. Affected devices were manufactured with a specific glassed feedthrough component.
Product
ICD-VR DVME3D1 MIRRO MRI, Model Number DVME3D1; Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1727-2023·2023-06-28
Implantable cardioverter defibrillators may output reduced or no energy during therapy
Medtronic ICDs and CRT-Ds with specific feedthroughs may fail to deliver adequate high-voltage therapy. This FDA Class I recall affects 487 units distributed nationwide and worldwide.
Product
ICD CROME DR MRI IS1 DF1, Model Number DDPC3D1; Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1819-2023·2023-06-28
Implantable defibrillators may fail to deliver high-voltage therapy during treatment
Certain Medtronic ICD and CRT-D devices with a specific feedthrough may fail to deliver energy during high-voltage therapy. This rare defect affects 9,325 units worldwide and could compromise cardiac protection.
Product
ICD COBALT XT VR MRI DF4, Model Number DVPA2D4; Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1758-2023·2023-06-28
Implantable Defibrillators May Fail to Deliver Therapeutic Shock
Medtronic implantable cardioverter defibrillators with a specific feedthrough may produce reduced or no energy output during high-voltage therapy, potentially failing to deliver life-saving shocks.
Product
CRTD DTMA2D4 CLARIA MRI OUS DF4, Model Number DTMA2D4; Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1784-2023·2023-06-28
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators Recalled Due to Potential Therapy Failure
Medtronic is recalling approximately 15,427 implantable cardioverter defibrillators with a specific feedthrough due to a rare potential for reduced or no energy output during high voltage therapy. Patients should contact their healthcare provider.
Product
CRTD COBALT HF QUAD MRI IS4 DF4, Model Number DTPB2QQ ; Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1739-2023·2023-06-28
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators Risk Energy Output Failure
Medtronic Inc. is recalling certain implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) and cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillators (CRT-Ds) due to a rare potential for reduced or no-energy output during high voltage therapy. Affected devices contain a specific glassed feedthrough.
Product
CRT-D DTBA2QQ VIVA QUAD XT IS4/DF4 INTL, Model Number DTBA2QQ; Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1728-2023·2023-06-28
Implantable Defibrillators Recalled for Potential Therapy Delivery Failure
Medtronic is recalling certain ICD and CRT-D devices that may fail to deliver high-voltage therapy due to a manufacturing defect in the device feedthrough. The recall affects 2,018 units distributed nationwide and worldwide.
Product
ICD CROME DR MRI IS1 DF4, Model Number DDPC3D4; Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1796-2023·2023-06-28
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators May Fail During High-Voltage Therapy
Medtronic recalls implantable cardioverter defibrillators due to rare potential for reduced or no-energy output during high-voltage therapy, which could prevent life-saving defibrillation.
Product
ICD-VR DVBB1D4 EVERA XT DF4 US, Model Number DVBB1D4; Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1786-2023·2023-06-28
Implantable Defibrillators Risk Reduced Energy Output During Therapy
Medtronic implantable defibrillators with a specific feedthrough may fail to deliver adequate energy during high voltage therapy. Approximately 476 affected units distributed nationwide and worldwide.
Product
CRTD CROME HF MRI IS1 DF4, Model Number DTPC2D4; Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1767-2023·2023-06-28
Implantable Defibrillators Risk Therapy Failure Due to Feedthrough Defect
Certain Medtronic implantable cardioverter defibrillators may fail to deliver high-voltage therapy due to a specific feedthrough defect. The 4,767 affected units were distributed nationwide and worldwide.
Product
CRTD DTMB2Q1 AMPLIA MRI QUAD OUS DF1, Model Number DTMB2Q1; Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1787-2023·2023-06-28
Medtronic Implantable Defibrillators Risk Failing to Deliver Electrical Therapy
Medtronic is recalling 404 units of implantable cardioverter defibrillators and cardiac resynchronization devices due to a rare risk of reduced or absent energy output during therapy. The defect involves a specific manufacturing feedthrough component.
Product
CRTD CROME HF QUAD MRI IS4 DF1, Model Number DTPC2Q1; Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1803-2023·2023-06-28
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators Recalled for Potential High Voltage Therapy Failure
Medtronic implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) with a specific feedthrough component may have reduced or absent energy output during high voltage therapy. The FDA Class I recall affects 12,099 units distributed nationwide and worldwide.
Product
ICD-VR DVFB1D1 VISIA AF MRI US DF1, Model Number DVFB1D1; Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1724-2023·2023-06-28
Medtronic ICD Devices Potential Energy Output Failure During Therapy
Medtronic's implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) may produce reduced or no energy output during high voltage therapy due to a feedthrough defect. Patients with affected lot numbers should contact their healthcare provider.
Product
ICD DDPA2D4G COBALT XT DR MRI DF4 GOLD, Model Number DDPA2D4G; Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1823-2023·2023-06-28
ICD defibrillators risk reduced or absent therapy output from feedthrough defect
Certain ICD defibrillators may produce reduced or no energy output during high-voltage therapy due to a feedthrough defect. FDA Class I recall affects approximately 2,031 units nationwide and worldwide.
Product
ICD CROME VR MRI DF4, Model Number DVPC3D4; Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1783-2023·2023-06-28
Implantable Defibrillator Models May Fail to Deliver Shock Therapy
Medtronic implantable cardiac defibrillators may fail to deliver electrical therapy during treatment due to a defective feedthrough component. Approximately 1,878 devices are affected.
Product
CRTD COBALT HF QUAD MRI IS4 DF1, Model Number DTPB2Q1 ; Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1731-2023·2023-06-28
Medtronic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators Recalled for Potential Therapy Failure
Medtronic is recalling 661 CRT-D implantable defibrillators due to a rare manufacturing defect that may reduce or eliminate energy output during therapy delivery. Affected devices may fail to deliver necessary electrical treatment during cardiac emergencies.
Product
CRT-D DTBA1D4 VIVA XT IS1/DF4 US, Model Number DTBA1D4; Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1773-2023·2023-06-28
Implantable Defibrillators May Fail to Deliver Critical Therapy
Medtronic implantable defibrillators may produce reduced or no energy output during high-voltage therapy delivery. Affected devices were manufactured with a specific feedthrough component.
Product
CRTD DTMC2QQ COMPIA MRI QUAD OUS DF4, Model Number DTMC2QQ; Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1752-2023·2023-06-28
Medtronic CRT-D BRAVA Implantable Defibrillators—Potential High-Voltage Therapy Failure
Medtronic implantable cardioverter defibrillators with specific feedthrough components may fail to deliver high-voltage therapy during treatment. Affected units are being recalled due to risk of reduced or absent energy output.
Product
CRT-D DTBC2QQ BRAVA QUAD IS4/DF4 INTL, Model Number DTBC2QQ; Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1782-2023·2023-06-28
Implantable Defibrillators May Fail During High-Voltage Cardiac Therapy
Medtronic implantable defibrillators may fail to deliver energy during high-voltage cardiac therapy due to a defective glassed feedthrough component. The recall affects 2,968 units distributed nationwide and worldwide.
Product
CRTD COBALT HF MRI IS1 DF4, Model Number DTPB2D4; Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1744-2023·2023-06-28
Medtronic CRT-D Defibrillators Recalled for Potential Therapy Output Failure
Medtronic implantable cardiac defibrillators (CRT-D) may deliver reduced or no energy during critical high-voltage therapy due to a feedthrough defect. The recall affects 193 units that could fail to deliver lifesaving defibrillation shocks when needed.
Product
CRT-D DTBB1QQ VIVA QUAD S IS4/DF4 US, Model Number DTBB1QQ; Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1760-2023·2023-06-28
Implantable Defibrillators Recalled for Potential Therapy Delivery Failure
Certain Medtronic implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs and CRT-Ds) may fail to deliver critical therapy due to a manufacturing defect in the feedthrough. This rare issue affects 23,223 devices.
Product
CRTD DTMA2QQ CLARIA MRI QUAD OUS DF4, Model Number DTMA2QQ; Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1776-2023·2023-06-28
Medtronic Implantable Defibrillators May Fail Therapy Energy Delivery
Medtronic recalls 3 COBALT XT implantable defibrillators that may deliver reduced or no energy during therapy. A defect in the device feedthrough could prevent effective treatment of abnormal heart rhythms.
Product
CRTD DTPA2D1PX COBALT XT HF QUAD OUS, Model Number DTPA2D1PX; Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1721-2023·2023-06-28
Implantable Defibrillators May Fail to Deliver High Voltage Therapy
Certain Medtronic implantable cardioverter defibrillators may deliver reduced or no energy during high voltage therapy due to a defective feedthrough. This defect could prevent the device from properly treating life-threatening heart rhythms.
Product
ICD COBALT XT DR MRI IS1 DF1, Model Number DDPA2D1; Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1802-2023·2023-06-28
Medtronic Implantable Defibrillators Recalled for Potential Therapy Delivery Failure
Medtronic is recalling 289 implantable cardioverter defibrillators and cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillators due to a rare potential defect that may prevent proper high-voltage therapy delivery.
Product
ICD-VR DVEX3E4 EV ICD EV4 PIVOTAL, Model Number DVEX3E4; Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1780-2023·2023-06-28
Medtronic ICD COBALT XT implants may deliver reduced or no therapy
Medtronic's ICD COBALT XT HF QUAD implantable defibrillators may deliver reduced or no energy output during high voltage therapy. The FDA has classified this as a Class I recall.
Product
ICD COBALT XT HF QUAD OUS, Model Number DTPA2QQG; Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators
Category
Medical Device
Distribution
Distributed nationwide