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FDA Device recall Z-2335-2018

Merlin PCS Programmer Software: 3330 The Merlin PCS programmer (model 3650) is a portable, external device used to support the implanted de…

On 2018-07-11 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Merlin PCS Programmer Software: 3330 The Merlin PCS programmer (model 3650) is a portable, external device used to support the implanted de… by St Jude Medical, citing the firm is advising physicians that exposure to sub-freezing temperatures during the supply chain process caused a transient battery voltage drop for a small number of Confirm Rx….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-2335-2018
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2018-04-16
Published2018-07-11
Last updated2026-09-13 11:54 UTC
CompanySt Jude Medical
DistributionUS

Product

Merlin PCS Programmer Software: 3330 The Merlin PCS programmer (model 3650) is a portable, external device used to support the implanted device, and for this recall the software that resides on the programmer (software model 3330) is the method of delivery of the new firmware.

Reason

The firm is advising physicians that exposure to sub-freezing temperatures during the supply chain process caused a transient battery voltage drop for a small number of Confirm Rx Model DM3500 Insertable Cardiac Monitoring (ICM) devices. This drop is an expected and normal behavior for this battery chemistry, but causes an incorrect display of a low battery indicator even after the battery voltage returns to normal.

Identifiers

code_infoSoftware Versions: 24.0.1 rev 1

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-2335-2018%22

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