Medtronic Paceart 2004 Second Edition & Paceart 2005 First Edition versions of the Paceart Gateway Software. The Medtronic Paceart System is a personal computer based pacemaker-testing system, a 12-lead electrocardiograph, and a transtelephonic receiving station. It provides data that can be used to analyze implanted pacemaker performance based on electrocardiographic measurements, either taken directly from the patient or programmer. The system can measure, store, and display any of the 12 standard leads. Reports and charts are available by means of a laser printer. The system also includes a database that collects and stores patient data. Optional software allows the device to function as an unattended transtelephonic receiving station.
FDA Recall Z-0911-06 · Posted 2006-05-31
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Recalling FirmMedtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Managment
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeDPS
Date Initiated2006-02-02
Date Terminated2006-12-31
Product Quantity210
Reason for Recall
The Paceart System could inappropriately insert data from a patient's Medtronic CareLink transmission into another patient's Paceart record. An issue associated with the automated batch transfer of implanted cardiac device data from the Medtronic CareLink network to the Paceart System exists.
Firm Action
Affected user and potential users of the Gateway product were notified via phone and/ or a customer notification. The notification offers interim options until a software update is available. Customers are asked to respond back to Metronic with an enclosed Acknowledgement form.
Root Cause
Other
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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