Z-1249-2016 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Medtronic Inc. — Saint Paul, MN

FDA device recall Z-1249-2016 was initiated by Medtronic Inc. on Feb 23, 2016 and is designated Class II. 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… The recall status is terminated (terminated Sep 25, 2017). Affected quantity: 189,009.

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
Apr 6, 2016
Initiation Date
Feb 23, 2016
Termination Date
Sep 25, 2017
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
189,009

Product Description

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

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

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.

Code Information

All Reveal LINQ ICM, Model LNQ11 serial numbers are impacted. Medtronic continues to manufacture and distribute Reveal Ll NQ devices.

Source

Dataset
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