Device recall: Medtronic Temporary Pacemaker, Model 5348. Single Chamber External Pulse Generator (EPG) Temporary Pacemaker…
Class II FDA enforcement event 68165. Recall start date: . Status in the FDA record: Terminated. Termination date: .
Reason for recall, in the words of FDA
Events related to a pacing rate outside of the intended setting, including events of sudden increased pacing rate up to the maximum setting of 180 pulses per minute (ppm), have been reported. This is caused by the development of high resistance on internal electrical connector contacts due to oxidation over time.
Class II, in the words of FDA
a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management started this device recall on 29 Apr 2014. The firm address in the FDA record is in Saint Paul, MN. FDA put the recall in Class II. FDA event 68165 has 1 product record. The first FDA enforcement report date is 4 Jun 2014. The record gives the status Terminated, with the termination date 8 Oct 2014.
It is important to note that most of the time recall classifications are determined after the recalling firm provides all of the information needed to determine the risk posed to public health. The classification and posting in the FDA Enforcement Report should not be seen as an expansion or change to a firm’s voluntary public warning.
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Distribution
In the words of FDA.
Worldwide Distribution -- USA, including the territories of Guam and Puerto Rico; and, the countries of Albania, Algeria, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Benin, Bolivia,…
Recalling firm
Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management, Saint Paul, MN.
Recalling firm: The firm that the FDA record names for a recall.
FDA records how the recall started: Voluntary: Firm initiated.
Products
1 product record in the event.
| Recall number | Product | Quantity | Class | Status | Report date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-1661-2014 | Medtronic Temporary Pacemaker, Model 5348. Single Chamber External Pulse Generator (EPG) Temporary Pacemaker (AAI/VVI). Used in conjunction with a cardiac pacing lead system for temporary atrial or ventricular pacing in a clinical environment. The device is typically connected to temporary transvenous, epicardial or… | 16,337 (8,989 US; 7,348 OUS) | Class II | Terminated | 4 Jun 2014 |
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Class II: The middle of the three FDA recall classes.
The event in context
- Device events that started in 2014
- 1,176
- Share of these events in Class II
- 91%
- Product records in this event
- 1Median of the firm: 1
- Events of the firm on the register
- 16
Other events of the firm
Medtronic Inc. Cardiac Rhythm Disease Management: all 16 events
Official channels
- FDA enforcement report Z-1661-2014The FDA record of the first product of this event.
- FDA: recalls, market withdrawals and safety alertsThe recall notices on the FDA site.
- FDA MedWatchThe FDA safety reporting program for drugs and medical devices.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. FDA enforcement event 68165. https://recallregister.com/fda/ii/68165/. Source: openFDA enforcement reports. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- openFDA device enforcement reports
- Licence
- CC0 1.0
- Export date
- 28 Sep 2026
- Newest FDA report date on the register
- 23 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Where was the product distributed?
- The FDA record gives this distribution:
Worldwide Distribution -- USA, including the territories of Guam and Puerto Rico; and, the countries of Albania, Algeria, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Benin, Bolivia,…
- What quantity of product is in FDA event 68165?
- The FDA record gives this quantity:
16,337 (8,989 US; 7,348 OUS)
- How did the recall start?
- The FDA record says:
Voluntary: Firm initiated
- How many device recalls of 2014 have the same class?
- 91% of the 1,176 device events that started in 2014 are in Class II.