Merlin PCS Programmer Software: 3330 The Merlin PCS programmer — Class II medical device recall Z-2335-2018
Terminated recall by St Jude Medical Inc., reported 2018-07-11, distributed nationwide. The firm is advising physicians that exposure to sub-freezing temperatures during the supply chain process cau
| Recall number | Z-2335-2018 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | St Jude Medical Inc., Sylmar, CA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2018-04-16 |
| Classified | 2018-06-29 |
| Reported by FDA | 2018-07-11 |
| Terminated | 2021-02-04 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 0 |
| Model numbers | 3330, 3650 |
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 for recall
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.
Machine access
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Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report via openFDA (CC0). Structured by Data Foundry (recall-structuring@2); last changed 2026-09-26. Not affiliated with or endorsed by FDA. Not medical or legal advice.