FDAClass IIJuly 11, 2018

Merlin PCS Programmer Software: 3330 The Merlin PCS recall

Merlin PCS Programmer Software: 3330 The Merlin PCS programmer (model 3650) is a portable, external device used to support the implanted device, and…

Why was Merlin PCS Programmer Software: 3330 The Merlin PCS recalled?

The firm is advising physicians that exposure to sub-freezing temperatures during the supply chain process caused a transient battery voltage drop for a small number of Confirm Rx Model DM3500 Insertable Cardiac Monitoring (ICM) devices. This drop is an expected and normal behavior for this battery chemistry, but causes an incorrect display of a low battery indicator even after the battery voltage returns to normal.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Software Versions: 24.0.1 rev 1

Product
Merlin PCS Programmer Software: 3330 The Merlin PCS programmer (model 3650) is a portable, external device used to support the implanted device, and…
Recalling firm
St Jude Medical Inc.
Quantity
0
Distribution
U.S. Nationwide Distribution: PR, MI, NJ, IL, FL, AR, PA, KY, CA, TN, IN, AL, TX, AZ, SC, OK, VA, NH, NM, WA, CO, IA, WI, NV, UT, OH, NC, MO, DE, WV, MD, OR, NE, VT, KS, MA, IA, WY, CT, GA, MS, LA, DC, LA,
Recall date
July 11, 2018
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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