Medtronic Neuromodulation Recalls
21 recalls from federal safety databases (FDA, CPSC). Sourced directly from government enforcement feeds.
Medical Device Recalls (21)
- Class II
April 8, 2026
Medtronic SynchroMed Flex Infusion Mode - A810 Clinician Programmer Software Application, loaded on the following devices: 1. PROG CT900A CLINICIAN TABLET US, Model Number CT900A; 2. PROG CT900B
Software issue: When programming the SynchroMed Pump with the A810 CP App in Flex Infusion Mode, the infusion steps should automatically be arranged in consecutive order, from earliest to latest. However, in rare cases, the steps may be displayed out of order. If this occurs, the programmed Flex Infusion schedule will not be delivered at the intended time, if at all.
- Class II
December 3, 2025
A71200 Vanta" Clinician Programmer Application (CP App) version 2.0.2465 and 2.0.2683, Product number A71200. Software is deployed and operated on Samsung tablets (CFN CT900).
Complaints received that Vanta A71200 CP App does not function as intended during use. There is a potential for prolonged or postponed surgical procedure.
- Class II
November 20, 2025
Restore Clinician Programmer Application (CP App), Model A71100 used with the following programmers: CT900A PROG CT900A CLINICIAN TABLET US CT900B PROG CT900B CLINICIAN TABLET EU -UK CT900C PROG
Software issue where a Device Reset message displayed on the app was unable to be cleared. In rare cases, this resulted in an inability to resume therapy, and the patient experienced a recurrence of underlying pain symptoms. Resolution would require surgical replacement of the INS.
- Class II
April 3, 2025
Enhanced Verify Evaluation Handset (CFN HH90130FA)
Evaluation handsets may not be able to communicate with the neurostimulator due to handsets having a faster processing speed than prior handsets. An inability to connect may cause the therapy to stop being delivered and a system error will be displayed. Patient may experience return of underlying disease symptoms (e.g. overactive bladder, urinary retention, or fecal incontinence) based on their response to stimulation during the evaluation period.
- Class II
March 4, 2025
Stimulation RC Clinician Programmer Application, Model A71400, when used with the Inceptiv (Model 977119) and Intellis Pro (Model 977118) neurostimulators
There is a software issue that can permanently disable communication with an implantable neurostimulator (INS) when a specific intraoperative programming sequence is used.
- Class II
January 9, 2025
A820 myPTM Software Application associated with Medtronic SynchroMed Pump and Infusion System.
Product complaints were received describing the A820 myPTM app taking longer than expected for patients to interact with their implantable pump.
- Class II
November 21, 2024
SynchroMed II Model 8637 and SynchroMed III Model 8667 implantable pumps used with PROG CT900B CLINICIAN TABLET EU -UK with the A810 CP app version 2.x, CFN CT900B
Software issues were identified in application version 2.x.
- Class II
November 21, 2024
SynchroMed II Model 8637 and SynchroMed III Model 8667 implantable pumps used with PROG CT900E CLINICIAN TABLET GLBL SMSNG and PROG CT900E CLINICIAN TABLET PAPER EN with the A810 CP app version 2.x, C
Software issues were identified in application version 2.x.
- Class II
November 21, 2024
SynchroMed II Model 8637 and SynchroMed III Model 8667 implantable pumps used with PROG CT900C CLINICIAN TABLET UK with the A810 CP app version 2.x, CFN CT900C
Software issues were identified in application version 2.x.
- Class II
November 21, 2024
SynchroMed II Model 8637 and SynchroMed III Model 8667 implantable pumps used with PROG CT900D CLINICIAN TABLET GLOBAL with the A810 CP app version 2.x, CFN CT900D
Software issues were identified in application version 2.x.
- Class II
September 24, 2024
Medtronic Percept RC Implantable Neurostimulators (INS), Model B35300.
A limited number of Percept RC Implantable Neurostimulators (INS), Model B35300 will not be able to communicate with the A610 DBS Clinician Programmer Application upon use and an "Invalid Device" message will appear.
- Class II
September 18, 2024
Medtronic Recharger Kits, RS6230, RS7230, and RS5220A, containing components WR9230 and WR9220A Recharger for rechargeable implantable neurostimulators. The Rechargers are used with Neurostimulator I
The Wireless Rechargers in the kits may be unable to enter a recharging session upon first use.
- Class II
September 11, 2024
SynchroMed II Infusion Pump. Product Number: 8637-20
Potential for error and inability to interrogate pump due to data corruption in the pump memory.
- Class II
August 21, 2024
Vanta Implantable Neurostimulator (INS), Model 977006
Model 977006 Vanta INS batterty life has depleted faster than HCPs or patients expected leading to outpatient reprogramming or earlier than anticipated surgical replacements.
- Class II
June 17, 2024
Medtronic Handset with Communicator, Model TH90Q01, InterStim Smart Programmer and Communicator Kits, containing the Model HH90 Handset and the TM90 Communicator.
A subset of the handsets within the kit may not be able to complete the pairing process with the communicator upon initial setup.
- Class II
May 15, 2024
A610 Clinician Programmer (CP) Software Application (app) with the following versions: Version 2.0.x (2.0.4584, 2.0.4594, 2.0.4605, 2.0.4630, and 2.0.4648), Version 3.0.x (3.0.1057, 3.0.1062, 3.0.1081
Patients implanted with a pocket adaptor (Model 64001 and/or 64002) are limited to HEAD ONLY MRI eligibility.
- Class II
May 10, 2024
Medtronic Ascenda Intrathecal Catheter, Models: a) 8780 (114 cm); b) 8781 (140 cm); c) 8784 (catheter pump revision kit)
Design update to the Ascenda Intrathecal Catheter Models 8780, 8781, and 8784. The intent of the design update is to reduce the potential for tissue growth into the Ascenda catheter connector which may potentially lead to catheter occlusion.
- Class II
March 28, 2024
Intellis AdaptiveStim Product Number 97715, Spinal Cord Stimulator
inability to reprogram one device
- Class II
December 19, 2023
Model A710 Intellis Clinician Programmer Application, version 2.0.97
Medtronic has discovered an instance in which the Intellis A710 Clinician Programmer Application (CP App) could no longer establish a session with the Implantable Neurostimulator (INS) which resulted in the inability for the clinician to adjust stimulation parameters. In the event of this issue, the patient may receive inadequate or excessive therapy and experience non-optimal pain relief.
- Class II
November 13, 2023
Medtronic SynchroMed II, Model 8637-40, Programmable pump
Medtronic recently identified that if the SynchroMed II pump switches into telemetry mode due to electromagnetic interference (EMI) from an MRI scan, while the pump is sounding an alarm, the pump will not resume drug delivery after leaving the MRI magnetic field, which is inconsistent with the current labeling.
- Class II
November 13, 2023
Medtronic SynchroMed II, Model 8637-20, Programmable pump
Medtronic recently identified that if the SynchroMed II pump switches into telemetry mode due to electromagnetic interference (EMI) from an MRI scan, while the pump is sounding an alarm, the pump will not resume drug delivery after leaving the MRI magnetic field, which is inconsistent with the current labeling.
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