Medtronic, Evera Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators: Product Model EVERA XT DDBB1D1, DDBB1D4, DDBB2D1, DDBB2D4, DVBB2D4, DVBB1D1. EVERA S DDBC3D1, DDBC3D4 Product Usage: The Medtronic Evera DR dual chamber and Evera VR single chamber, implantable cardioverter defibrillator (lCD) are a family of multiprogrammable cardiac devices that monitor and regulate the patients heart rate by providing dual or single chamber rate-responsive bradycardia pacing; ventricular tachyarrhythmia therapies; and atrial tachyarrhythmia therapies (dual-chamber devices only).
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: Product Name: Evera XT DR lCD. Models: DDBB1D4, DDBB1D1, DDBB2D4, DDBB2D1. Serial Numbers: BWC202738H, BWC202754H, BWB202998H, BWB203157H, BWB203167H, BWB203173H, BWB203186H, BWE601558S, BWE601571S, BWE601578S, BWE601579S, BWE601581S, BWE601589S, BWE601591S, BWE601594S, BWE601600S, BWE601605S, BWD602122S. Product Name: Evera S DR lCD. Models: DDBC3D1, DDBC3D4. Serial Numbers: BWG600597S, BWF600969S, BWF600970S, BWF600972S, BWF600973S, BWF600975S, BWF600977S, BWF600978S, BWF600979S, BWF600983S, BWF600984S, BWF600985S, BWF600987S, BWF600989S, BWF600991S, BWF600992S, BWF600996S, BWF601001S. Product Name: Evera XT VR lCD. Models: DVBB1D1, DVBB2D4. Serial Numbers: BWI201423H, BWI201436H, BW1201440H, BWI201451H, BWI201454H, BWI201462H, BWI201473H, BWJ601102S, BWJ601108S, BWJ601112S, BWJ601479S, BWJ601101S, BWJ601103S, BWJ601106S.
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- 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
- Reason for Recall:
- 78 Viva CRT -Ds and Evera ICDs that were manufactured with a specific subset of circuit components may experience rapid battery depletion due to a low resistance path developing within the circuit component. There have been seven (7) confirmed failures (9%) through July 16, 2016. Reported complications have included shortness of breath, pocket heating, low heart rate, and early device explant.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
Medtronic, Evera Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators: Product Model EVERA XT DDBB1D1, DDBB1D4, DDBB2D1, DDBB2D4, DVBB2D4, DVBB1D1. EVERA S DDBC3D1, DDBC3D4 Product Usage: The Medtronic Evera DR dual chamber and Evera VR single chamber, implantable cardioverter defibrillator (lCD) are a family of multiprogrammable cardiac devices that monitor and regulate the patients heart rate by providing dual or single chamber rate-responsive bradycardia pacing; ventricular tachyarrhythmia therapies; and atrial tachyarrhythmia therapies (dual-chamber devices only).
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
Product Name: Evera XT DR lCD. Models: DDBB1D4, DDBB1D1, DDBB2D4, DDBB2D1. Serial Numbers: BWC202738H, BWC202754H, BWB202998H, BWB203157H, BWB203167H, BWB203173H, BWB203186H, BWE601558S, BWE601571S, BWE601578S, BWE601579S, BWE601581S, BWE601589S, BWE601591S, BWE601594S, BWE601600S, BWE601605S, BWD602122S. Product Name: Evera S DR lCD. Models: DDBC3D1, DDBC3D4. Serial Numbers: BWG600597S, BWF600969S, BWF600970S, BWF600972S, BWF600973S, BWF600975S, BWF600977S, BWF600978S, BWF600979S, BWF600983S, BWF600984S, BWF600985S, BWF600987S, BWF600989S, BWF600991S, BWF600992S, BWF600996S, BWF601001S. Product Name: Evera XT VR lCD. Models: DVBB1D1, DVBB2D4. Serial Numbers: BWI201423H, BWI201436H, BW1201440H, BWI201451H, BWI201454H, BWI201462H, BWI201473H, BWJ601102S, BWJ601108S, BWJ601112S, BWJ601479S, BWJ601101S, BWJ601103S, BWJ601106S.
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-2651-2016
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