FDAOctober 1, 2024device

Merlin@home with the MerlinOnDemand capability Transmitter REF EX1150 Merlin@home with the MerlinOnDemand" (MoD) capability is a transmitter configured for multiple patient use. It can receive information from an implantable heart device in unpaired mode. With MoD capability, the transmitter will...

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

The hazard

Due to heart transmitter not being able to upgrade to the current software version in the field after experiencing a power interruption during a prior over-the-wire software download.

What to do

FDA enforcement status: Ongoing

Brands named

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Recall history

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