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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

CareLink SmartSync Device Manager (24970A). used to interrogate cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIED).

Reported: May 12, 2021 Initiated: April 6, 2021 #Z-1522-2021

Product Description

CareLink SmartSync Device Manager (24970A). used to interrogate cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIED).

Reason for Recall

There is a SmartSync software issue that results in an overestimation in the displayed longevity of these devices during an approximate 6-month window of time before the device triggers its Recommended Replacement Time (RRT).

Details

Units Affected
16,311 devices
Distribution
Worldwide
Location
Mounds View, MN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
CareLink SmartSync Device Manager (24970A). used to interrogate cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIED).. Recalled by Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF). Units affected: 16,311 devices.
Why was this product recalled?
There is a SmartSync software issue that results in an overestimation in the displayed longevity of these devices during an approximate 6-month window of time before the device triggers its Recommended Replacement Time (RRT).
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 12, 2021. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1522-2021.