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Type of Product Medical Device
TGA Recall Reference RC-2024-RN-00552-1
Product Name/Description Medtronic CareLink 2090 Programmer Autonomous Cursors

PRGM 2090 PROGRAMMER-PORTABLE CRM
Model number: 2090
Serial Number: Devices with serial number prefixes PKK0 and PKK1

PROGRAMMER 2090W TELEMETRY C
Model number: 2090W
Serial number: Devices with serial number prefixes PKK0 and PKK1

ARTG 116038
(Medtronic Australasia Pty Ltd - Medtronic carelink programmer, model 2090 - Pacemaker programmer)
Recall Action Level Hospital
Recall Action Classification Class II
Recall Action Commencement Date 10/07/2024
Responsible Entity Medtronic Australasia Pty Ltd
Reason/Issue Medtronic CareLink 2090 programmers with serial number prefixes PKK0 and PKK1 have the potential for autonomous cursor motion when Finger Touchscreen capability is enabled by software version 3.2 or higher.

Through 11 June 2024, Medtronic has received 23 reports of autonomous cursor behaviour, with 2 reports of unintended therapy delivered when the programmer was not under the control of trained personnel during a patient session. There have been no reports of permanent harm or death associated with this behaviour.
Recall Action Product Defect Correction
Recall Action Instructions Medtronic will contact affected customers to assist with the software updates and assessing the proper function of the affected devices.

If needed, Medtronic representatives will assist with returning programmers for repair or replacement.
Contact Information 0404 824 075 - Ilan Fogel, Medtronic