vitatron (implantable pulse generator): (a) A-series, Model Numbers: A30A1, A60A1 (b) E-series, Model Numbers: E50A1, E60A1 (c) G-series, Model Numbers: G70A1, G70A2 (d) Q-series, Model Numbers: Q50A2, Q70A2, Q80A2
FDA Recall Z-0812-2019 · Posted 2019-02-14
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Recalling FirmMedtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)
Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeNVZ
Date Initiated2019-01-17
Product Quantity47086 units
Reason for Recall
A subset of Medtronic dual chamber pacemakers distributed worldwide between 10 March 2017 and 7 January 2019 under the brand names Adapta, Versa, and Sensia when programmed to a dual chamber mode with atrial-sensing, may experience a circuit error that affects device functionality
Firm Action
In the US, beginning 17-Jan-2019, Medtronic Field Representatives hand deliver an FCA Notification Letter to consignees including implanting and follow-up physicians. In consultation with an Independent Physician Quality Panel (IPQP), patient management recommendations were provided with the FCA Notification letter to ensure patient safety.
Medtronic Field Representatives will hand deliver an additional Supplemental Letter with the Urgent Medical Device Recall letter to a subset of physicians with patients whose device has shown evidence of a pacing pause that is potentially related to this circuit error. Consignees will be asked to return all unused and unopened affected product to Medtronic.
Root Cause
Component design/selection
Distribution Pattern
Wordlwide
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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