Device Recall Medtronic Carelink Monitor Model 2490C

  • Model / Serial
    Lot Serial No IJX061043P IJX061063P IJX067150P IJX067158P IJX067162P IJX013664P IJX013831P IJX014701P IJX014899P IJX015305P IJX015406P IJX015768P IJX062594P IJX062607P IJX062654P IJX062655P IJX062656P IJX062661P IJX062669P IJX062670P IJX062672P IJX062673P IJX062674P IJX062683P IJX062698P IJX062701P IJX062706P IJX062716P IJX062727P IJX062734P IJX062736P IJX062738P IJX062739P IJX062741P IJX062747P IJX062763P IJX062764P
  • Product Classification
  • Device Class
    3
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    International Distribution Only: Australia and Canada.
  • Product Description
    Medtronic Carelink Monitor Model 2490C. The Medtronic CareLink Monitor Model 2490C is designed to automatically gather information from the implanted heart device. This automatic wireless communication between the heart device and the monitor takes place at times scheduled by the doctor or clinic. The gathered heart device information is sent over a telephone line to the clinic using a toll-free number. The monitor can also send wireless heart device alerts to the clinic automatically.
  • Manufacturer
  • 1 Event

Manufacturer

  • Manufacturer Address
    Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Managment, 8200 Coral Sea St. N.E., Saint Paul MN 55112
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
  • Manufacturer comment
    “If our surveillance systems identify a potential performance issue, our personnel promptly evaluate the problem, including, when appropriate, conducting root cause investigations and internal testing to assess whether the product continues to meet specifications and defined performance criteria,” Medtronic told ICIJ in a statement. “In some cases, based on this evaluation, Medtronic may determine that a recall is necessary.” The company said that it communicates with healthcare providers and/or patients and provide recommendations to address such issues. Medtronic noted that these communications can include letters, emails, calls, press releases, physician notifications and social media postings, as well as informing the FDA and other regulators of the actions.
  • Source
    USFDA