FDA Device recall Z-2329-2018
Merlin PCS programmer (Model # 3650), Software (Model # 3330)
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2018-07-04
On 2018-07-04 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Merlin PCS programmer (Model # 3650), Software (Model # 3330) by St Jude Medical, citing the firm is releasing new firmware for high voltage implantable cardiac devices (ICD) and cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillators (CRT-D) intended to strengthen security….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-2329-2018 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2018-04-16 |
| Published | 2018-07-04 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC |
| Company | St Jude Medical |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Merlin PCS programmer (Model # 3650), Software (Model # 3330)
Reason
The firm is releasing new firmware for high voltage implantable cardiac devices (ICD) and cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillators (CRT-D) intended to strengthen security by providing an additional layer of protection against unauthorized device access. For older generation devices not capable of accepting the firmware, the firm is advising customers of the option to permanently disable the RF communication capability in these devices.
Identifiers
| code_info | Software Versions: 24.1.1 rev1 (US), 23.1.2 rev 1 (OUS), 23.1.3 (Japan), and 23.1.4 rev 1 (Canada) |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2329-2018%22
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