Merlin PCS 3650 Software Upgrade Kit, REF 3330 St. Jude Medical The MerlinTM Patient Care System (MerlinTM PCS) Model 3650 is a portable, dedicated programming system designed to interrogate, program, display data, and test St. Jude MedicalTM implantable devices and leads.

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: February 28, 2020 Abbott Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Software Version: 24.6.1 Model: 3650, GTIN: 05414734500661 Model: 3330, GTIN: 05414734509725 For affected serial number of programmers see Attachment B.1 Programmers For models of ICDs interrogated by affected programmers see Attachment B.2 Devices.
  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:
Abbott
Reason for Recall:
Internal testing of software identified software anomaly scenarios where if non-applicable shock energy value is selected, the device will continue to use the previously programmed energy level and the user will not be alerted that the selected value was not retained.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Merlin PCS 3650 Software Upgrade Kit, REF 3330 St. Jude Medical The MerlinTM Patient Care System (MerlinTM PCS) Model 3650 is a portable, dedicated programming system designed to interrogate, program, display data, and test St. Jude MedicalTM implantable devices and leads.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Software Version: 24.6.1 Model: 3650, GTIN: 05414734500661 Model: 3330, GTIN: 05414734509725 For affected serial number of programmers see Attachment B.1 Programmers For models of ICDs interrogated by affected programmers see Attachment B.2 Devices.

Distribution:

Nationwide distribution

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1700-2020

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