Z-2651-2016Class II

Medtronic, Evera Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators: Product Model EVERA XT DDBB1D1, DDBB1D4, DDBB2D1...

Name: Z-2651-2016 Medtronic, Evera Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators: Product Model EVERA XT DDBB1D1, DDBB1D4, DDBB2D1...
Creator: Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure
Published: 2016-08-12
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Medtronic, Inc. / initiated 2016-08-12 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

FDA source

Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure began a recall of Medtronic, Evera Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators: Product Model EVERA XT DDBB1D1, DDBB1D4, DDBB2D1, DDBB2D4, DVBB2D4, DVBB1D1. EVERA S DDBC3D1, DDBC3D4... on 2016-08-12. FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "78 Viva CRT -Ds and Evera ICDs that were manufactured with a specific subset of circuit components may experience rapid battery depletion due to a low resistance path developing within the circuit component. There have...". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-2651-2016
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2016-08-12
Posted: 2016-08-25
Terminated: 2017-01-20
Recalling firm: Medtronic, Inc.
Product: Medtronic, Evera Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators: Product Model EVERA XT DDBB1D1, DDBB1D4, DDBB2D1, DDBB2D4, DVBB2D4, DVBB1D1. EVERA S DDBC3D1, DDBC3D4 Product Usage: The Medtronic Evera DR dual chamber and Evera VR single chamber, implantable cardioverter defibrillator (lCD) are a family of multiprogrammable cardiac devices that monitor and regulate the patients heart rate by providing dual or single chamber rate-responsive bradycardia pacing; ventricular tachyarrhythmia therapies; and atrial tachyarrhythmia therapies (dual-chamber devices only).
Product code: LWS Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (Non-Crt)
Reason for recall: 78 Viva CRT -Ds and Evera ICDs that were manufactured with a specific subset of circuit components may experience rapid battery depletion due to a low resistance path developing within the circuit component. There have been seven (7) confirmed failures (9%) through July 16, 2016. Reported complications have included shortness of breath, pocket heating, low heart rate, and early device explant.
Root cause tag: manufacturing process
FDA root cause: Nonconforming Material/Component
Action: Consignees were sent or hand delivered on August 12, 2016 a Medtronic "Urgent Medical Device Correction" letter dated August 2016. The letter was addressed to Physician. The letter described the problem and the devices involved in the recall. The letter described a number of "Patient Management Recommendations". For questions contact your local Medtronic Representative or Medtronic Technical Services at 800-723-4636.
Quantity in commerce: 78 (39 US, 39 OUS)
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of US: AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, KY, MD, MN, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OK, PA, PR, TX. and countries of: Australia, Finland, France, Germany, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia, Spain, and United Kingdom.
Product codes and lots: Product Name: Evera XT DR lCD. Models: DDBB1D4, DDBB1D1, DDBB2D4, DDBB2D1. Serial Numbers: BWC202738H, BWC202754H, BWB202998H, BWB203157H, BWB203167H, BWB203173H, BWB203186H, BWE601558S, BWE601571S, BWE601578S, BWE601579S, BWE601581S, BWE601589S, BWE601591S, BWE601594S, BWE601600S, BWE601605S, BWD602122S. Product Name: Evera S DR lCD. Models: DDBC3D1, DDBC3D4. Serial Numbers: BWG600597S, BWF600969S, BWF600970S, BWF600972S, BWF600973S, BWF600975S, BWF600977S, BWF600978S, BWF600979S, BWF600983S, BWF600984S, BWF600985S, BWF600987S, BWF600989S, BWF600991S, BWF600992S, BWF600996S, BWF601001S. Product Name: Evera XT VR lCD. Models: DVBB1D1, DVBB2D4. Serial Numbers: BWI201423H, BWI201436H, BW1201440H, BWI201451H, BWI201454H, BWI201462H, BWI201473H, BWJ601102S, BWJ601108S, BWJ601112S, BWJ601479S, BWJ601101S, BWJ601103S, BWJ601106S.

Enforcement reports

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FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-2651-2016
Recall number	Class	Status	Voluntary or mandated	Report date	Classified
Z-2650-2016	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2016-08-31	2016-08-24
Z-2651-2016	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2016-08-31	2016-08-24

Product code LWS

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