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FDAFDA · Food and drugs·Recall number Z-2329-2018

Merlin PCS programmer (Model # 3650), Software (Model # 3330)

Published July 4, 2018 · Recall initiated: April 16, 2018

Status when published: Terminated — openFDA updates weekly, so this field may not reflect the current status. Always confirm with the official notice.

What's the hazard

The firm is releasing new firmware for high voltage implantable cardiac devices (ICD) and cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillators (CRT-D) intended to strengthen security by providing an additional layer of protection against unauthorized device access. For older generation devices not capable of accepting the firmware, the firm is advising customers of the option to permanently disable the RF communication capability in these devices.

What to do

Voluntary: Firm initiated · Letter

Recall details

Manufacturer
St Jude Medical Inc.
Distributor
U.S. Nationwide distribution
Lot
Software Versions: 24.1.1 rev1 (US), 23.1.2 rev 1 (OUS), 23.1.3 (Japan), and 23.1.4 rev 1 (Canada)
Risk classification
Class II
Area (FDA)
device
Country
United States

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