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13,440 pacemakers recalled due to software error (February 2019)

1 pointsby s1512783about 6 years ago

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s1512783about 6 years ago
Medtronic&#x27;s letter to clinicians contains more details on the issue: <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.medtronic.com&#x2F;us-en&#x2F;healthcare-professionals&#x2F;products&#x2F;product-performance&#x2F;dual-chamber-pacemaker-recall.html" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.medtronic.com&#x2F;us-en&#x2F;healthcare-professionals&#x2F;pro...</a><p>&quot;For this error to occur, a unique combination of events must take place while the device is processing an atrial-sensed event. If this error occurs, the device will be unable to provide pacing until a ventricular-sensed event (VS) is detected. Once a VS is detected, normal pacing functionality is restored immediately. If a VS is not detected, the device will withhold both atrial and ventricular pacing. In addition, until a VS is detected, the device will be unable to initiate a session with a programmer, initiate a session with a CareLink™ remote monitor, or respond to a magnet. &quot;