vitatron (implantable pulse generator): (a) A-series, Model Numbers: A30A1, A60A1 (b) E-series, Model Numbers: E50A1, E60A1 (c) G-series, Model Numbers: G70A1, G70A2 (d) Q-series, Model Numbers: Q50A2, Q70A2, Q80A2

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    vitatron (implantable pulse generator): (a) A-series, Model Number: A30A1, GTIN 00643169709331; A60A1, GTIN 00643169709294, All Serial Numbers (b) E-series, Model Number: E50A1, GTIN 00643169709126, 00643169709140; E60A1, GTIN 00643169709164, 00643169709188, All Serial Numbers (c) G-series, Model Numbers: G70A1, GTIN 00643169709249, 00643169709263; G70A2, GTIN 00643169883000, All Serial Numbers (d) Q-series, Model Number: Q50A2, GTIN 00643169883017; Q70A2, GTIN 00643169882980; Q80A2, GTIN 00643169882997, All Serial Numbers
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Medtronic Inc., Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure (CRHF)
Reason for Recall:
A subset of Medtronic dual chamber pacemakers distributed worldwide between 10 March 2017 and 7 January 2019 under the brand names Adapta, Versa, and Sensia when programmed to a dual chamber mode with atrial-sensing, may experience a circuit error that affects device functionality
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
ongoing

Product Information

Full Description:

vitatron (implantable pulse generator): (a) A-series, Model Numbers: A30A1, A60A1 (b) E-series, Model Numbers: E50A1, E60A1 (c) G-series, Model Numbers: G70A1, G70A2 (d) Q-series, Model Numbers: Q50A2, Q70A2, Q80A2

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

vitatron (implantable pulse generator): (a) A-series, Model Number: A30A1, GTIN 00643169709331; A60A1, GTIN 00643169709294, All Serial Numbers (b) E-series, Model Number: E50A1, GTIN 00643169709126, 00643169709140; E60A1, GTIN 00643169709164, 00643169709188, All Serial Numbers (c) G-series, Model Numbers: G70A1, GTIN 00643169709249, 00643169709263; G70A2, GTIN 00643169883000, All Serial Numbers (d) Q-series, Model Number: Q50A2, GTIN 00643169883017; Q70A2, GTIN 00643169882980; Q80A2, GTIN 00643169882997, All Serial Numbers

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0812-2019

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