Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF) recalls Medtronic EnTrust SingleChamber Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator with Atrial and Ventricular Therapies and RapidR…

Recall date

June 21, 2018

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-2419-2018

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)

Sold / distributed

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide

Why it was recalled

Medtronic has become aware of a potential for loss of high voltage and anti-tachycardia pacing therapy in EnTrust and Escudo implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) as they near elective replacement indicator (ERI) voltage. Under certain circumstances, the device may display an immediate End of Life (EOL) Observation with no prior ERI alert. Though no ERI alert is triggered, there may not be enough remaining battery capacity to charge the high voltage circuits, resulting in an excessive charge time EOL Observation, leading to a loss of high voltage and anti-tachycardia pacing therapy.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Medtronic EnTrust SingleChamber Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator with Atrial and Ventricular Therapies and RapidRead Telemetry, D154VRC Product Usage: The implantable cardioverter defibrillator is intended to provide ventricular antitachycardia pacing and ventricular defibrillation for automated treatment of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias.