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Z-1356-2015 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management — Saint Paul, MN

FDA device recall Z-1356-2015 was initiated by Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management on March 17, 2015 and is designated Class II. Reason for recall: Possible performance issue when used with specific AA-sized (LR6) batteries. The negative terminal of a commercially available AA (LR6) battery did not maintain a sufficient connection with the batter… The recall status is terminated (terminated October 8, 2015). Affected quantity: 6040 devices.

Recall Details

Product Type: Devices
Report Date: April 8, 2015
Initiation Date: March 17, 2015
Termination Date: October 8, 2015
Voluntary/Mandated: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity: 6040 devices

Product Description

Medtronic Dual Chamber Temporary External Pacemaker, Model 5392. Product Usage: The temporary pacemaker is used with a cardiac pacing lead system for temporary single or dual chamber pacing in a clinical environment by trained personnel. The temporary pacemaker can be used where short-term demand (synchronous) or asynchronous pacing is indicated for therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic purposes. The temporary pacemaker must be used in an environment where the patient is monitored continuously to ensure that it is operating properly and delivering appropriate therapy to the patient. Specific indications for temporary cardiac pacing include, but are not limited to, the following: - Complete heart block - Sinus bradycardia - Sick sinus syndrome - Bradycardia with congestive heart failure - Atrial and/or ventricular arrhythmias - Cardiac arrest - Support, management, and evaluation of a patient before permanent pacemaker implantation - Support during permanent pacemaker replacement - Cardiac complications during invasive or surgical procedures - Support following cardiac surgery - Acute myocardial infarction complicated by heart block - Atrial tachyarrhythmias that require high-rate burst pacing for treatment

Reason for Recall

Possible performance issue when used with specific AA-sized (LR6) batteries. The negative terminal of a commercially available AA (LR6) battery did not maintain a sufficient connection with the battery drawer electrical contact. This issue could prevent the EPG from powering on or cause the EPG to abruptly lose primary battery power, potentially stopping delivery of pacing therapy.

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MI, MM, MS, MO, MT, NE NV,N, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH,OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, PR, VI and the countries of:Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, Bolivia ,Botswana, Brazil ,Brunei, Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark,, Dominican Republic, Egypt, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guyana, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Papua, New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, St. Pierre and Miquelon,Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Viet Nam, and Yemen. .

Code Information

serial numbers equal or lower than DJH009999P

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