Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

CareLink SmartSync Device Manager - Product Usage: used to treat Recalled by Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF) Due to A longevity estimation error may occur in the...

Date: April 6, 2021
Company: Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)
Status: Ongoing
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF) directly.

Affected Products

CareLink SmartSync Device Manager - Product Usage: used to treat arrhythmias related to bradycardia. Additionally, CRT-P devices can also provide cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) in treatment of heart failure, Model Number 24970A

Quantity: 16,311 units

Why Was This Recalled?

A longevity estimation error may occur in the early years of device life when a unipolar pacing vector is programmed in the right atrial (RA) lead and/or the right ventricular (RV) lead. No other device features or therapies are impacted.

Where Was This Sold?

Worldwide distribution.

About Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)

Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF) has 198 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report