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The firm, Medtronic, sent an "Important: Medical Device Correction" letter dated April 2011 to its customers. The letter described the product, problem, and actions taken. Medtronic informed the customers that this issue does NOT impact battery longevity and does NOT require device explant. Currently, the device can be reset to normal operation by a Medtronic representative. Reset devices are no more likely to experience a recurrence of this issue. Medtronic is planning to release a programmer software update that will allow the clinician to reset the device. In addition, Medtronic has consolidated their product performance data with the vision of creating a primary reference tool for performance updates. If you have any questions, please contact your local Medtronic Representative or Medtronic Technical Services at 800-505-4636.