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High RiskFDAfda-Z-0033-2018SOFTWARE DEFECT

Merlin@Home Software Model EX2000 v8.2.2 for Merlin@Home Transmitter Models EX1150, EX1150W, EX1100, and EX1100W. The Merlin@home Transm...

Units Affected
495,011
Recall Date
August 28, 2017
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Software Defect

FDA Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0033-2018.

New pacemaker firmware was developed to further mitigate the risk of unauthorized access to our pacemakers that utilize radio frequency (RF) communications.

Corrective Action (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0033-2018.

Recall terminated by FDA.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact St Jude Medical Inc. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the FDA recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to FDA.

Consumer Contact (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0033-2018.

St Jude Medical Inc.

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St Jude Medical Inc. Recall FAQ

St Jude Medical Inc. is the subject of a medical implants safety report: Merlin@Home Software Model EX2000 v8.2.2 for Merlin@Home Transmitter Models EX1150, EX1150W, EX1100, and EX1100W. The Merlin@home Transm.... The notice was published on August 28, 2017 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 495,011 units are potentially affected.