Drug recall

MEDTRONIC CARELINK 2090 programmer

FDA recall event 81949 · Class II · Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)

Key facts

Event ID 81949
Recall numbers Z-0795-2019, Z-0796-2019
Recalling firm Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)
Product type Devices
Products MEDTRONIC CARELINK 2090 programmer, MEDTRONIC CARELINK 29901 Programmer for Medtronic and Vitaron Devices
Classification Class II
Status Terminated
Voluntary or mandated Firm Initiated
Reason for recall The Medtronic CareLink Encore 29901 programmer system is comprised of prescription devices indicated for use in the interrogation and programming of implantable medical devices. Prior to use, refer to…, There is an error in how the programmer calculates and displays the remaining longevity value during a period of time (up to 2 years) prior to the device reaching its Recommended Replacement Time…
Initiation date Jan 17, 2019
Report date Feb 13, 2019
Termination date Feb 2, 2021
City Mounds View
State MN
Country United States
FEI number 2182208

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  • 1–9 Products in this recall
  • 10–99 FDA inspections of this firm (FEI)

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