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Recall Z-2329-2018 — Merlin PCS programmer (Model # 3650), Software (Model # 3330)

U.S. FDA — Device Enforcement · United States · 2018-04-16 · Class II

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Agency
U.S. FDA — Device Enforcement
Recall identifier
Z-2329-2018
Date of alert
2018-04-16
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk level
Class II
Risk type
recall
Brand
St Jude Medical Inc.
Product category
device
Product type
Devices
Reported risk: 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.
Primary source: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts

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