The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recalled an estimated 465,000 implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD) – a small device used to help treat irregular heartbeats – for firmware updates. In a safety communication issued April 17, 2018, it says the devices, designed and operate by St Jude Medical, are vulnerable to cybersecurity attacks and at risk of sudden battery loss.

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