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Medtronic Temporary Pacemaker Recalled by Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management Due to Events related to a pacing rate outside of...

Date: April 29, 2014
Company: Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management
Status: Terminated
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 Disease Management directly.

Affected Products

Medtronic Temporary Pacemaker, Model 5348. Single Chamber External Pulse Generator (EPG) Temporary Pacemaker (AAI/VVI). Used in conjunction with a cardiac pacing lead system for temporary atrial or ventricular pacing in a clinical environment. The device is typically connected to temporary transvenous, epicardial or myocardial pacing leads, in a bipolar configuration, using a patient cable (Medtronic Model 5433A or 5433V) or a surgical cable (Medtronic Model 5832 or 5832S).

Quantity: 16,337 (8,989 US; 7,348 OUS)

Why Was This Recalled?

Events related to a pacing rate outside of the intended setting, including events of sudden increased pacing rate up to the maximum setting of 180 pulses per minute (ppm), have been reported. This is caused by the development of high resistance on internal electrical connector contacts due to oxidation over time.

Where Was This Sold?

Worldwide Distribution -- USA, including the territories of Guam and Puerto Rico; and, the countries of Albania, Algeria, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Benin, Bolivia, Bosnia And Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cote D'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Malaysia, Malta, Martinique, Mauritius, Mexico, Morocco, Nepal, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, New Caledonia, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Reunion, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Yemen.

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