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FDA Recall Z-1650-2021 · Posted None
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Recalling FirmMedtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeNIK
Date Initiated2021-04-07
Date Terminated2024-08-23
Product Quantity2 units
Reason for Recall
The device may contain a manufacturing defect of a missing resistance spot weld (RSW).
Firm Action
During the week of 07-Apr-2021, Medtronic initiated retrieval activities for 1 device (1 US/0 OUS) for a consignee in possession of a potentially affected, non-implanted device according to Medtronic records. The Consignee was verbally notified that the consigned units was retrieved from consigned inventory and
returned to Medtronic for engineering evaluation. The representative was made aware that a formal notification to customer regarding these immediate actions would follow once the engineering evaluations were complete.
In the United States, beginning 20-Apr-2021, a formal Urgent Medical Device Recall notification was delivered via a field sales representative, to the consignee who was part of the retrieval activities initiated the week of 07-Apr-2021. This letter will also be mailed via UPS 2-day delivery. The Consignee will be asked to confirm receipt of the letter and that they have acknowledge the actions taken for the non-implanted, affected product.
Root Cause
Process control
Distribution Pattern
US Nationwide distribution in the state of North Carolina.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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