Adapta™ S ADDRS1 (UDI 00613994222091)Recalls & reported problems
Medtronic, Inc. · IPG ADDRS1 ADAPTA, DR, IS-1, SMALL, US · Class 3 · Implant
Data updated Oct 13, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
Quick summary
This Medtronic Adapta S pacemaker is an implanted device that paces slow heartbeats. Its 142 reports often describe batteries that drained early, devices that could not be checked by the programmer, and pacing problems, and some mention infections and sepsis. The reports include 7 deaths and 100 injuries. No recalls name this device.
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- Adverse event reports
- 142
- Deaths reported
- 7
- Injuries reported
- 100
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 142 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00613994222091), received between Dec 9, 2016 and Apr 16, 2026 — classified as 7 deaths, 100 injuries, 35 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Premature Discharge of Battery” (32 reports).
16 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (P980035); they may or may not involve this specific model.
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Premature Discharge of Battery32
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem31
- Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available21
- Pacing Problem16
- Failure to Interrogate12
- Battery Problem10
- Migration or Expulsion of Device5
- Communication or Transmission Problem4
Patient problems
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient40
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions31
- Unspecified Infection18
- Bradycardia8
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient8
- Sepsis6
- Dyspnea5
- Cardiac Arrest4
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 142 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionApr 16, 2026Failure to Interrogate
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO TELEMETRY AS THE IMPLANTABLE PULSE GENERATOR (IPG) WAS UNABLE TO BE INTERROGATED. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE PROGRAMMER WAS UNABLE TO INTERROGATE WITH THE IPG. THE IPG REMAINS IN USE. THE PROGRAMMER IS EXPECTED TO BE RETURNED FOR EVALUATION. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24894217 ↗InjuryMar 11, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED POSITIVE BLOOD CULTURES FOR STAPHYLOCOCCUS SPECIES. IT WAS NOTED THAT "FLUID" WAS EVIDENT ON THE RIGHT VENTRICULAR (RV) LEAD. IT WAS FURTHER NOTED THAT THE IPG WAS THE CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.
Patient problems: Bacterial Infection; Fluid Discharge; Sepsis; Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 24567079 ↗InjurySep 18, 2025Battery Problem; Battery Problem
IT WAS REPORTED BY THE PATIENT'S REPRESENTATIVE THAT THE PATIENT'S "IMPLANTABLE PULSE GENERATOR (IPG) DIED". THE DEVICE WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23082271 ↗MalfunctionJun 30, 2025Premature Discharge of Battery; Premature Discharge of Battery
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT FELT THEIR HEART RATE LOWER TO FORTY BEATS PER MINUTE. THE IMPLANTABLE PULSE GENERATOR (IPG) EXHIBITED PREMATURE BATTERY DEPLETION. THE IPG REMAINS IN USE. NO FURTHER PATIENT COMPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: Bradycardia
MAUDE report 22356087 ↗InjuryApr 30, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT DEVELOPED AN INFECTION, SEPSIS AND BACTEREMIA. THE SYSTEM WAS EXPLANTED AN REPLACED. NO FURTHER PATIENT COMPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: Bacteremia; Sepsis; Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 21933431 ↗InjuryOct 1, 2024Failure to Interrogate; Failure to Interrogate
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE WAS NOT INTERROGATABLE. THE IMPLANTABLE PULSE GENERATOR (IPG) WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20343980 ↗InjuryJul 3, 2024Battery Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Battery Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE IMPLANTABLE PULSE GENERATOR (IPG) WAS AT ELECTIVE REPLACEMENT INDICATOR (ERI)/ RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT TIME (RRT) AND THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED SYNCOPAL EPISODES. THE IPG AS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED. NO FURTHER PATIENT COMPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: Syncope/Fainting
MAUDE report 19665443 ↗InjuryJul 3, 2024Reset Problem; Reset Problem
IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THAT DURING THE UNRELATED PROCEDURE THE THE IPG EXHIBITED NON FUNCTION.
Patient problems: Cardiac Arrest
MAUDE report 19664330 ↗MalfunctionMar 26, 2024Electromagnetic Interference; Electromagnetic Interference
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE RIGHT VENTRICULAR (RV) LEAD EXHIBITED SUSPECTED OVER-SENSING DURING A PROCEDURE. ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE WAS SUSPECTED. THE RIGHT ATRIAL (RA) LEAD EXHIBITED LEAD WARNING. THE IMPLANTABLE PULSE GENERATOR (IPG) SYSTEM REMAINS IN USE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18976870 ↗InjuryMar 20, 2024Pacing Problem; Battery Problem; Pacing Problem; Battery Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE IMPLANTABLE PULSE GENERATOR (IPG) REACHED ELECTIVE REPLACEMENT INDICATOR (ERI) AND MODE DEFAULTED TO VVI MODE. IT WAS ALSO NOTED THAT THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED SYNCOPE TWO DAYS FOLLOWING THE MODE SWITCH. THE IPG WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED. NO FURTHER PATIENT COMPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: Syncope/Fainting
MAUDE report 18941024 ↗MalfunctionOct 4, 2023Communication or Transmission Problem; Communication or Transmission Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS DIFFICULTY INTERROGATING THE IMPLANTABLE PULSE GENERATOR (IPG) WITH A CARELINK MONITOR. THERE WAS NO SUCCESSFUL TRANSMISSION. THE IPG REMAINS IN USE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17866873 ↗InjurySep 6, 2023Battery Problem; Battery Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED SYNCOPE WHEN THE IMPLANTABLE PULSE GENERATOR (IPG) REACHED ELECTIVE REPLACEMENT INDICATOR (ERI)/RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT TIME (RRT). IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THE RIGHT VENTRICULAR (RV) LEAD EXHIBITED INTERMITTENTLY HIGH THRESHOLDS. THE IPG AND RV LEAD REMAIN IN USE. NO FURTHER PATIENT COMPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: Syncope/Fainting
MAUDE report 17688787 ↗InjuryJul 21, 2023Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE IMPLANTABLE PULSE GENERATOR (IPG) WAS NOT FUNCTIONING NORMALLY. THE IPG WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17369460 ↗InjuryFeb 1, 2023Failure to Interrogate; Battery Problem; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Failure to Interrogate; Battery Problem; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT WAS ADMITTED DUE TO EXPERIENCING SYNCOPAL EPISODES. IT WAS ALSO NOTED THAT THE PATIENT WAS LOST TO FOLLOW UP FOR THE PAST TEN YEARS. THE IMPLANTABLE PULSE GENERATOR (IPG) WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED. NO FURTHER PATIENT COMPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: Syncope/Fainting
MAUDE report 16276256 ↗DeathJan 10, 2023Pacing Problem; Pacing Problem
IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE PATIENTS DEATH WAS UNRELATED TO THE IPG.
Patient problems: Bradycardia
MAUDE report 16129394 ↗MalfunctionDec 20, 2022Communication or Transmission Problem; Communication or Transmission Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE REMOTE MONITOR WAS UNABLE TO ESTABLISH TELEMETRY. THE PROGRESS BAR WAS NOT MOVING, THEN POWER CYCLE MONITOR, STILL BAR NOT MOVING. THE PATIENT ALREADY TRIED WITH CLOTH. THE PATIENT WAS REFERRED TO THE CLINIC. THE MONITOR REMAINS IN USE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT. THE PATIENT REPORTED THAT NO TELEMETRY WAS NOTED ON THE IMPLANTABLE PULSE GENERATOR (IPG). THE IPG REMAINS IN USE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16012373 ↗MalfunctionNov 29, 2022Over-Sensing; Over-Sensing
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE IMPLANTABLE PULSE GENERATOR (IPG) EXHIBITED ARTIFACT. THE IPG REMAINS IN USE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15876050 ↗InjuryNov 1, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED LOSS OF AV CONDUCTION WITH THE EPICARDIAL RIGHT ATRIAL (RA) LEAD EXHIBITING NO PACING AND EPICARDIAL RIGHT VENTRICULAR (RV) LEAD SENSING BEFORE THE LOWER RATE. THE IMPLANTABLE PULSE GENERATOR (IPG) SYSTEM REMAINS IN USE. NO FURTHER PATIENT COMPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: Heart Block
MAUDE report 15705956 ↗InjuryOct 19, 2022Premature Discharge of Battery; Premature Discharge of Battery
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE IMPLANTABLE PULSE GENERATOR (IPG) EXHIBITED POSSIBLE PREMATURE BATTERY DEPLETION AS IT LASTED ONLY FIVE YEARS IN A PATIENT WITH COMPLETE HEART BLOCK. THE IPG WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15630781 ↗InjurySep 27, 2022Premature Discharge of Battery; Premature Discharge of Battery
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE IMPLANTABLE PULSE GENERATOR (IPG) EXHIBITED EARLY BATTERY DEPLETION. THE IPG WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15494194 ↗InjurySep 19, 2022Premature Discharge of Battery; High impedance; Premature Discharge of Battery; High impedance
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE IMPLANTABLE PULSE GENERATOR (IPG) BATTERY HAD PREMATURE BATTERY DEPLETION. THE IPG WAS REPROGRAMMED AND THEN EXPLANTED AND REPLACED. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15445499 ↗InjurySep 14, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT DEVELOPED A STAPHYLOCOCCUS EPIDERMIDIS BACTEREMIA INFECTION WITH VEGETATION INVOLVING TRICUSPID VALVE AND THE RIGHT VENTRICULAR (RV) LEAD. THE IMPLANTABLE PULSE GENERATOR (IPG) SYSTEM WAS EXPLANTED AND THE PATIENT WAS TREATED WITH ANTIBIOTICS. NO FURTHER PATIENT COMPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: Bacterial Infection
MAUDE report 15416356 ↗InjuryAug 25, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED COMPLETE HEART BLOCK AS THE IMPLANTABLE PULSE GENERATOR (IPG) REACHED ELECTIVE REPLACEMENT INDICATOR (ERI). THE IPG WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED. NO FURTHER PATIENT COMPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: Heart Block
MAUDE report 15292485 ↗MalfunctionAug 23, 2022Pacing Problem; Pacing Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED BRADYCARDIA. IT WAS FURTHER REPORTED THAT THE RIGHT VENTRICULAR (RV) LEAD EXHIBITED T WAVE OVERSENSING, UNDERSENSING AND NON CAPTURE. THE IMPLANTABLE PULSE GENERATOR (IPG) ALSO EXHIBITED PACING BELOW THE LOWER RATE. THE RV LEAD AND IPG REMAIN IN USE. NO FURTHER PATIENT COMPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: Bradycardia
MAUDE report 15274549 ↗MalfunctionAug 12, 2022Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED PALPITATIONS AND THEY FELT THAT THE IMPLANTABLE PULSE GENERATOR (IPG) WAS NOT WORKING. IT WAS ALSO NOTED THAT THE RIGHT ATRIAL (RA) LEAD EXHIBITED UNDERSENSING. THE IPG AND RA LEAD REMAIN IN USE. NO FURTHER PATIENT COMPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: Arrhythmia
MAUDE report 15215990 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under P980035. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-2127-2025 · Jun 17, 2025 · Open, ClassifiedMedtronic SmartLink Software loaded on SmartSync Patient Connector, Model Number 24967 with the following software components: 1. Azure Astra application, Software Model Number D
- Z-2128-2025 · Jun 17, 2025 · Open, ClassifiedMedtronic SmartLink software loaded on CareLink SmartSync Device Manager, Model Number 24967A with the following software components: 1. Azure Astra application, Software Model N
- Z-1924-2025 · Apr 29, 2025 · Open, ClassifiedAzure S DR MRI SureScan, Product number W3DR01
- Z-2507-2020 · Jun 4, 2020 · Open, ClassifiedAzure XT DR MRI, Model Numbers: a) W1DR01 and b) W2DR01
- Z-2509-2020 · Jun 4, 2020 · Open, ClassifiedAzure XT SR MRI, Model Numbers: a) W1SR01 and b) W2SR01
- Z-2510-2020 · Jun 4, 2020 · Open, ClassifiedAzure S SR MRI, Model Number W3SR01
- Z-2508-2020 · Jun 4, 2020 · Open, ClassifiedAzure S DR MRI, Model Number W3DR01
- Z-0810-2019 · Jan 17, 2019 · Open, ClassifiedMedtronic implantable pulse generator: Sphera DR MRI SureScan, Dual chamber rate responsive pacemaker (DDDR): (a) Model Number SPDR01 (b) Model Number SPDRL1
- Z-0811-2019 · Jan 17, 2019 · Open, ClassifiedMedtronic implantable pulse generator: Versa, Dual chamber rate responsive pacemaker (DDDR), Model Number VEDR01
- Z-0808-2019 · Jan 17, 2019 · Open, ClassifiedMedtronic implantable pulse generator: RELIA, Dual chamber pacemaker (VDD): (a) Model Number RED01 (b) Model Number REDR01 (c) Model Number REVDD01
- Z-0806-2019 · Jan 17, 2019 · Open, ClassifiedMedtronic implantable pulse generator: ADAPTA, Dual chamber pacemaker (DDD): (a) Model Number ADD01 (b) Model Number ADDR01 (c) Model Number ADDR03 (d) Model Number ADDR06 (e) Mo
- Z-0809-2019 · Jan 17, 2019 · Open, ClassifiedMedtronic implantable pulse generator: SENSIA, Dual chamber pacemaker (DDD): (a) Model Number SED01 (b) Model Number SEDR01 (c) Model Number SEDRL1
- Z-0807-2019 · Jan 17, 2019 · Open, ClassifiedMedtronic implantable pulse generator: ATTESTA L DR MRI SureScan, Dual chamber rate responsive pacemaker (DDDR): (a) Model Number ATDR01 (b) Model Number ATDRL1 (c) Model Number
- Z-2120-2011 · Apr 4, 2011 · TerminatedMedtronic, Kappa 600 KDR600,KDR601,KDR603,KDR606,KDR651,KDR653 The devices are implantable pulse generators (IPG) used to detect bradycardia events and provide pacing support. Wit
- Z-1440-2010 · Feb 11, 2010 · TerminatedMedtronic EnRhythm, P1501DR, Dual Chamber Rate Responsive Pacemaker with RapidRead Telemetry. The EnRhythm pacing system is an implantable medical device that monitors, detects,
…and 1 more.
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- ACCOLADE™ MRI EL DR L331Boston Scientific Corporation · Implantable pulse generator, pacemaker (non-CRT)2 recalls22 deaths7,984 reports
- Azure™ XT DR MRI SureScan™ W1DR01Medtronic, Inc. · Implantable pulse generator, pacemaker (non-CRT)187 deaths7,655 reports
- ACCOLADE™ MRI DR L311Boston Scientific Corporation · Implantable pulse generator, pacemaker (non-CRT)2 recalls59 deaths7,283 reports
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- ACCOLADE™ DR L301Boston Scientific Corporation · Implantable pulse generator, pacemaker (non-CRT)2 recalls6 deaths2,513 reports
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 13, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 13, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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