Events

Recall of Device Recall Medtronic Virtuoso

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Managment.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    52853
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1953-2009
  • Event Initiated Date
    2009-07-27
  • Event Date Posted
    2009-08-18
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2012-05-31
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=84133
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Implantable cardioverter defibrillator (Dual Chamber ) - Product Code LWS
  • Reason
    Medtronic has detected a specific pattern of mosfet ic malfunctions in its concerto, virtuoso and enrhythm family of devices. the probability of occurrence decreases with time and, to date over 90% of the malfunctions related to the pattern have occurred within the first twelve months after implant.
  • Action
    Medtronic, Inc. personnel retrieved 2 non-implanted devices remaining at 2 hospitals. A Performance Notes letter was left at each facility. The Performance Notes described the issue, actions to address issue and recommendations to physicians. The Performance Notes will also be posted on the firm's website. Direct questions about this recall to Medtronic, Inc. by calling 1-763-514-4000.

Device

Device Recall Medtronic Virtuoso
  • Model / Serial
    Serial number: PUL450634H.
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    3
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution-- (states of IA and NJ).
  • Product Description
    Medtronic Virtuoso DR, Model D154AWG, Dual Chamber implantable cardioverter defibrillator with atrial and ventricular therapies. Medtronic, Inc., 710 Medtronic Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55432-5604 USA. || This device is indicated to provide ventricular antitachycardia pacing and ventricular defibrillation for automated treatment of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias in patients with NYHA functional Class II/III heart failure. In addition, the device is indicated for use in the above patients with atrial tachyarrhythmias, or those patients who are at significant risk of developing atrial tachyarrhythmias.
  • Manufacturer
    Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Managment

Manufacturer

Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Managment
  • Manufacturer Address
    Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Managment, 8200 Coral Sea St. N.E., Mounds View MN 55112
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Medtronic plc
  • 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