Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

Medtronic CareLink SmartSync Device Manager application software (D00U005) used by Recalled by Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF) Due to The processing of collected episode data may fail...

Date: October 12, 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

Medtronic CareLink SmartSync Device Manager application software (D00U005) used by the following Medtronic Cobalt and Crome implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) and cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillators (CRT-Ds): Cobalt XT VR: DVPA2D1, DVPA2D4; Cobalt VR: DVPB3D1, DVPB3D4; Cobalt XT DR: DDPA2D1, DPA2D4; Cobalt DR: DDPB3D1, DDPB3D4; Cobalt XT HF: DTPA2D4, DTPA2D1; Cobalt XT HF; Quad: DTPA2QQ, DTPA2Q1; Cobalt HF: DTPB2D4, DTPB2D1; Cobalt HF Quad: DTPB2QQ, DTPB2Q1. Crome VR: DVPC3D1, DVPC3D4; Crome DR: DDPC3D1, DDPC3D4; Crome HF: DTPC2D4, DTPC2D1; Crome HF Quad: DTPC2QQ, DTPC2Q1.

Quantity: 18,715 devices

Why Was This Recalled?

The processing of collected episode data may fail due to a software error.

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)

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