Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

Cobalt Models loaded with CareLink SmartSync Device Manager application software Recalled by Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF) Due to Telemetry error that may occur with Medtronic Cobalt...

Date: April 12, 2022
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

Cobalt Models loaded with CareLink SmartSync Device Manager application software D00U005: a) Cobalt XT VR: DVPA2D1, DVPA2D4; b) Cobalt VR: DVPB3D1, DVPB3D4; c) Cobalt XT DR: DDPA2D1, DDPA2D4; d) Cobalt DR: DDPB3D1, DDPB3D4; e) Cobalt XT HF: DTPA2D4, DTPA2D1 f) Cobalt HF: DTPB2D4, DTPB2D1; g) Cobalt XT HF Quad: DTPA2QQ, DTPA2Q1; h) Cobalt HF Quad: DTPB2QQ, DTPB2Q1

Quantity: 51922 units

Why Was This Recalled?

Telemetry error that may occur with Medtronic Cobalt and Crome implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) and cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillators (CRT-Ds).

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

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