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FDA device recall Z-0598-05 · posted 2005-03-11 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm

Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Managment

Reason for recall

Medtronic marquis family of ICD and CRT-D devices having batteries manufactured prior to December 2003 that may experience rapid battery depletion due to a specific internal battery short mechanism. Once a short occurs, depletion can take place within a few hours to a few days, after which there is a complete loss of device function.

Action taken

Medtronic Sales Representatives contacted affected physicians starting 02/10/05 to deliver an Important Patient Management Information. The letter recommended patient managment options including quarterly follow-ups, programming Patient Alert to 'On-High', provide magnet to patients to check device status and inform patients that should they expereicnce warmth in the area surrounding the ICD to seek prompt care.

Root cause

Other

Status

Terminated

Product code

LWS

Quantity affected

2,093 total, (1,616 in US & 477 OUS)

Distribution

worldwide

Date initiated

2005-02-09

Date posted

2005-03-11

Date terminated

2006-12-28

Location

Fridley, MN