Terminated

Reveal LINQ insertable Cardiac Monitor, Model LNQ11. Monitors subcutaneous ECG continuously.

FDA Recall Z-1249-2016 · Posted None

Recalling FirmMedtronic Inc.

Recall StatusTerminated

Product CodeDSI

Date Initiated2016-02-23

Date Terminated2017-09-25

Product Quantity189,009

Reason for Recall

Medtronic has identified an issue with the sensitivity of an algorithm used in the Reveal LINQ ICM that may prematurely trigger the Recommended Replacement Time (RRT) alert in some devices. Battery capacity is not affected and the device will continue to support data collection and manual data transmissions. As part of the normal behavior of the device, 30 days after RRT status is reached, Reveal

Firm Action

Consignees in US were hand delivered a Medtronic "Medical Device Correction" letter dated February 2016. The letter was addressed to Physician or Healthcare Professional. The letter described the Issue & Patient Management Guidance. For questions contact your local Medtronic Representative or Medtronic Diagnostic Technical Services at 800-929-4043. Outside the U.S., the letter will be mailed or hand delivered to impacted consignees.

Root Cause

Software design

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution-US (nationwide) including DC and the countries of Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Botswana, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Faroe Islands , Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Martinique, Namibia, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates and United Kingdom.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.