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Medtronic Carelink
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Manufacturer: Medtronic · FDA product code: NVZ · Category: Pulse Generator, Permanent, Implantable
Severity Snapshot
1,616 total reports2010-02 – 2026-01 date range0.1% physician / facility reported99.9% manufacturer reported2 SKU variants
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Note: the 2018 Voluntary Malfunction Summary Reporting expansion means volume increases may reflect surveillance changes, not increased device risk.
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