CanadaWhat's being recalled
Companies: Medtronic Inc., 710 Medtronic Parkway N.E., Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55432.
How to identify it
Affected products: Patient Connector; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 24967
Affected products: CareLink™ SmartSync™ 24970A; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: 24970A
Affected products: CareLink™ SmartSync™ Common Application; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: M01A02
The hazard
An update within the Apple iPad Operating System (OS) may reduce Bluetooth disconnections between the Medtronic CareLink™ SmartSync™ (SmartSync) device manager software and its associated accessories.
Bluetooth disconnections occur for a variety of reasons. This Apple iPadOS update addresses specific disconnections due to data corruption between the iPad's Bluetooth controller and the SmartSync base station and/or patient connector.
Bluetooth disconnections during a SmartSync patient session may lead to harm due to undesirable or incomplete parameter programming.
What to do
Contact the manufacturer if you require additional information.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Health Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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