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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

The Merlin PCS 3650 programmer Model 3330 The Merlin PCS programmer model 3650 is a portable, dedicated programming system which operates using the Merlin PCS Model 3330 software and is designed to interrogate, program, display data from, and test Abbott Medical implantable devices and leads.

Reported: January 1, 2025 Initiated: November 21, 2024 #Z-0753-2025

Product Description

The Merlin PCS 3650 programmer Model 3330 The Merlin PCS programmer model 3650 is a portable, dedicated programming system which operates using the Merlin PCS Model 3330 software and is designed to interrogate, program, display data from, and test Abbott Medical implantable devices and leads.

Reason for Recall

Due to a programmer software anomaly, during finalizing of the leadless pacemaker system, a specific sequence of programmer actions combined with a loss of telemetry during a small window (<2 seconds) may cause the finalization step to fail. If this occurs, the Programmer displays a loss of telemetry detected window, and there is no pacing.

Details

Recalling Firm
Abbott Medical
Units Affected
7295 programmers
Distribution
Worldwide - U.S. Nationwide distribution including in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, SC, TN TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WV. The countries of Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Israel, Italy, Kuwait, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom.
Location
Sylmar, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The Merlin PCS 3650 programmer Model 3330 The Merlin PCS programmer model 3650 is a portable, dedicated programming system which operates using the Merlin PCS Model 3330 software and is designed to interrogate, program, display data from, and test Abbott Medical implantable devices and leads.. Recalled by Abbott Medical. Units affected: 7295 programmers.
Why was this product recalled?
Due to a programmer software anomaly, during finalizing of the leadless pacemaker system, a specific sequence of programmer actions combined with a loss of telemetry during a small window (<2 seconds) may cause the finalization step to fail. If this occurs, the Programmer displays a loss of telemetry detected window, and there is no pacing.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on January 1, 2025. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0753-2025.