Medtronic is recalling approximately 18,788 CareLink 2090 Programmers with serial number prefixes PKK0 and PKK1 because they may exhibit unintended cursor movement. This issue occurs when Finger Touchscreen capability is enabled by software version 3.2 or higher, potentially causing the programmer to act as if a user is touching the screen when they are not. These devices are used worldwide for managing cardiac rhythm devices, and Medtronic is initiating this voluntary recall to address the software interaction and hardware compatibility issue.
Unintended or autonomous cursor movement on the programmer's screen could lead to incorrect settings being selected or accidental programming changes to a patient's medical device. This malfunction creates a risk of improper therapy delivery or diagnostic errors during patient follow-up sessions.
Software update or configuration change
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