PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Merlin@home RF Remote Monitoring Transmitter, Model EX1150, with software versions 6.1M or 7.0. Usage:RF Remote Transmitter

Reported: January 21, 2015 Initiated: December 18, 2014 #Z-0949-2015

Product Description

Merlin@home RF Remote Monitoring Transmitter, Model EX1150, with software versions 6.1M or 7.0. Usage:RF Remote Transmitter

Reason for Recall

Transmitter may initiate a software reset resulting in backup operation in some implanted St. Jude Medical Radio Frequency (RF) enabled Implantable Cardioverter Assura, Unify Assura, and Quadra Assura ICDs and Assurity and Allure Pacemakers.

Details

Units Affected
257,456 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and countries of: EU, Mideast, Canada, Australia/New Zealand, and Asia-Pacific (including Japan).
Location
Sylmar, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Merlin@home RF Remote Monitoring Transmitter, Model EX1150, with software versions 6.1M or 7.0. Usage:RF Remote Transmitter. Recalled by St Jude Medical Cardiac Rhythm Management Division. Units affected: 257,456 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Transmitter may initiate a software reset resulting in backup operation in some implanted St. Jude Medical Radio Frequency (RF) enabled Implantable Cardioverter Assura, Unify Assura, and Quadra Assura ICDs and Assurity and Allure Pacemakers.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on January 21, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0949-2015.