Events

Recall of Medtronic Temporary Pacemaker Model 5348

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

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
    68165
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1661-2014
  • Event Initiated Date
    2014-04-29
  • Event Date Posted
    2014-05-24
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2014-10-08
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=127079
  • 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 pulse generator, pacemaker (non-CRT) - Product Code LWP
  • Reason
    Events related to a pacing rate outside of the intended setting, including events of sudden increased pacing rate up to the maximum setting of 180 pulses per minute (ppm), have been reported. this is caused by the development of high resistance on internal electrical connector contacts due to oxidation over time.
  • Action
    Consignees were sent a Medtronic "Urgent Medical Device Correction" letter dated April 2014. The letter was addressed to Risk Manger, Health Care Professional. The letter included the Issue Description, Root Cause, Potentially Affected 5348 EPGs within the Serial Number Ranges, Malfunction Indications, and Recommended Actions. For questions related to EPG service policy or purchasing a replacement EPG, customers should contact your Medtronic representative. For technical questions, please call Instruments Technical Service at (1-800)638-1991. Medtronic asks that customers complete and sign the attached Customer Confirmation Certificate and fax it to Medtronic at 651-367-0612 to the attention of Customer Focused Quality or e-mail to RS.CFOFCA@Medtrnic.com.

Device

Medtronic Temporary Pacemaker Model 5348
  • Model / Serial
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    3
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution -- USA, including the territories of Guam and Puerto Rico; and, the countries of Albania, Algeria, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Benin, Bolivia, Bosnia And Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cote D'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Malaysia, Malta, Martinique, Mauritius, Mexico, Morocco, Nepal, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, New Caledonia, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Reunion, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Yemen.
  • Product Description
    Medtronic Temporary Pacemaker, Model 5348. Single Chamber External Pulse Generator (EPG) Temporary Pacemaker (AAI/VVI). || Used in conjunction with a cardiac pacing lead system for temporary atrial or ventricular pacing in a clinical environment. The device is typically connected to temporary transvenous, epicardial or myocardial pacing leads, in a bipolar configuration, using a patient cable (Medtronic Model 5433A or 5433V) or a surgical cable (Medtronic Model 5832 or 5832S).
  • Manufacturer
    Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management

Manufacturer

Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management
  • Manufacturer Address
    Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management, 8200 Coral Sea St NE, Saint Paul MN 55112-4391
  • 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