Cobalt Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators with Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT-D)

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    GTIN 00763000178178, Serial Numbers: RTK601865S, RTK601825S, RTK601828S
  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:
Manufacturing error that may have resulted in a cathode component being out of specification. All devices met final functional testing requirements.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
ongoing

Product Information

Full Description:

Cobalt Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators with Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT-D)

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

GTIN 00763000178178, Serial Numbers: RTK601865S, RTK601825S, RTK601828S

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1480-2022

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Class I - Dangerous

There is a rare potential for reduced- or no-energy output during high voltage (HV) therapy (typically 0-12J) in implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) and cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillators (CRT-Ds) manufactured with a specific (glassed) feedthrough, including currently available ICDs and CRT-Ds.

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Class I - Dangerous

There is a rare potential for reduced- or no-energy output during high voltage (HV) therapy (typically 0-12J) in implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) and cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillators (CRT-Ds) manufactured with a specific (glassed) feedthrough, including currently available ICDs and CRT-Ds.

May 10, 2023 Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide View Details →
Class I - Dangerous

There is a rare potential for reduced- or no-energy output during high voltage (HV) therapy (typically 0-12J) in implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) and cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillators (CRT-Ds) manufactured with a specific (glassed) feedthrough, including currently available ICDs and CRT-Ds.

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