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FDA Devices Low Class III Ongoing

Merlin@home Transmitter REF EX1100 The Merlin@home" (M@h) transmitter is intended to transfer stored data from the patient s implanted heart device to Merlin.net" Patient Care Network (PCN) to facilitate remote monitoring by using inductive (EX1100 Model) or RF telemetry (EX1150 Model) to read device data and transmitting to the Merlin.net PCN server.

Reported: December 4, 2024 Initiated: October 1, 2024 #Z-0551-2025

Product Description

Merlin@home Transmitter REF EX1100 The Merlin@home" (M@h) transmitter is intended to transfer stored data from the patient s implanted heart device to Merlin.net" Patient Care Network (PCN) to facilitate remote monitoring by using inductive (EX1100 Model) or RF telemetry (EX1150 Model) to read device data and transmitting to the Merlin.net PCN server.

Reason for Recall

Due to heart transmitter not being able to upgrade to the current software version in the field after experiencing a power interruption during a prior over-the-wire software download.

Details

Recalling Firm
Abbott Medical
Units Affected
130 transmitters
Distribution
Worldwide - U.S. Nationwide distribution in the states of ALABAMA, ALASKA, ARKANSAS, CALIFORNIA, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, KENTUCKY, MICHIGAN, MISSISSIPPI, MISSOURI, MONTANA, NEBRASKA, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, NORTH CAROLINA, OHIO, OREGON, PENNSYLVANIA, SOUTH CAROLINA, TENNESSEE, TEXAS, VIRGINIA, WASHINGTON and WISCONSIN. The country of Australia.
Location
Sylmar, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Merlin@home Transmitter REF EX1100 The Merlin@home" (M@h) transmitter is intended to transfer stored data from the patient s implanted heart device to Merlin.net" Patient Care Network (PCN) to facilitate remote monitoring by using inductive (EX1100 Model) or RF telemetry (EX1150 Model) to read device data and transmitting to the Merlin.net PCN server.. Recalled by Abbott Medical. Units affected: 130 transmitters.
Why was this product recalled?
Due to heart transmitter not being able to upgrade to the current software version in the field after experiencing a power interruption during a prior over-the-wire software download.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 4, 2024. Severity: Low. Recall number: Z-0551-2025.