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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Reveal LINQ insertable Cardiac Monitor, Model LNQ11. Monitors subcutaneous ECG continuously.

Reported: April 6, 2016 Initiated: February 23, 2016 #Z-1249-2016

Product Description

Reveal LINQ insertable Cardiac Monitor, Model LNQ11. Monitors subcutaneous ECG continuously.

Reason for Recall

Medtronic has identified an issue with the sensitivity of an algorithm used in the Reveal LINQ ICM that may prematurely trigger the Recommended Replacement Time (RRT) alert in some devices. Battery capacity is not affected and the device will continue to support data collection and manual data transmissions. As part of the normal behavior of the device, 30 days after RRT status is reached, Reveal

Details

Recalling Firm
Medtronic Inc.
Units Affected
189,009
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-US (nationwide) including DC and the countries of Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Botswana, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Faroe Islands , Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Martinique, Namibia, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates and United Kingdom.
Location
Saint Paul, MN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Reveal LINQ insertable Cardiac Monitor, Model LNQ11. Monitors subcutaneous ECG continuously.. Recalled by Medtronic Inc.. Units affected: 189,009.
Why was this product recalled?
Medtronic has identified an issue with the sensitivity of an algorithm used in the Reveal LINQ ICM that may prematurely trigger the Recommended Replacement Time (RRT) alert in some devices. Battery capacity is not affected and the device will continue to support data collection and manual data transmissions. As part of the normal behavior of the device, 30 days after RRT status is reached, Reveal
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 6, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1249-2016.