FDA Recall Terminated

Medtronic Model 37711 Restore Neurostimulator. The Restore Neurostimulator is an implanted, rechargeable neurostimulator which provides pain management therapy.

Recall: Z-0905-06 · Initiated November 22, 2005

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0905-06
Event Number
34225
Firm
Medtronic Inc, Neurological & Spinal Division
FEI Number
2182207
Product Code
GZB
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
November 22, 2005
Posted
May 25, 2006
Terminated
December 26, 2006
Address
800 53rd Ave Ne, Columbia Heights, MN, 55421-1241

Description

Medtronic Model 37711 Restore Neurostimulator. The Restore Neurostimulator is an implanted, rechargeable neurostimulator which provides pain management therapy.

Reason

A limited number of Model 37711 Restore Neurostimulators have an incorrect internal memory parameter that causes the device to indicate it is fully recharged when it may only be 80% to 90% recharged. This anomaly does not affect patient safety. This anomoly can be corrected by reprogramming the Restore Neurostimulator using specific software.

Action

A 'Customer Communication' letter was sent to Medtronic field personnel to hand-carry into the affected accounts; customer contact began on 11/22/2005. The letter explains the patients implanted with these devices likely will only be able to recharge their neurostimulator to about 80-90% of a full charge. This anomaly does not affect device safety or effectiveness but Medtronic will re-program them upon request for customer satisfaction. The letter will be followed by scheduled on-site visit to reset the internal memory parameter of the neurostimulator.

Distribution

Nationwide (AZ, CA, FL, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, and WI).

Quantity

101 devices affected