Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0587-2018 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class I |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF) |
| Report date | Feb 28, 2018 |
| Recall initiation date | Dec 19, 2017 |
| Quantity | 951 devices total |
| Location | Mounds View, MN, United States |
Official product description
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs), Evera. Labeled as the following: a. Evera S DR ICD DF1 (Product No. DDBC3D1); b. Evera S VR ICD DF1 (Product No. DVBC3D1); c. Evera S VR ICD DF4 (Product No. DVBC3D4); d. Evera XT DR ICD DF1 (Product No. DDBB1D1); e. Evera XT VR ICD DF1 (Product No. DVBB1D1); f. Evera XT VR ICD DF4 (Product No. DVBB1D4); EXPANSION: g. Evera S DR ICD DF4 (Product No. DDBC3D4); h. Evera XT DR ICD DF1 Gold (Product No. DDBB1D1G); i. Evera XT DR ICD DF4 (Product No. DDBB1D4) Implantable devices that automatically detect and treat episodes of ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, fast ventricular tachycardia, and bradyarrhythmia. Some devices can also provide resynchronization therapy, including sequential biventricular pacing (CRT-D devices).
Why the product was recalled
Possible prevention of high and low voltage therapy in Medtronic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs) and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillator (CRT-D).
Distribution information
US Nationwide Distribution.
How to read the classification
FDA Class I indicates a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The classification shown here comes directly from the FDA enforcement record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Other.
What to do next
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