CapSureFix Novus MRI™ SureScan® 5076-65 (UDI 00643169448919)Recalls & reported problems
Medtronic, Inc. · LEAD 5076-65 MRI US EIFU · Class 3 · Implant
All models of CapSureFix Novus MRI SureScan (29)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 11
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 7
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 11 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00643169448919), received between Dec 9, 2016 and Aug 10, 2026 — classified as 7 injuries, 4 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Under-Sensing” (3 reports).
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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem5
- Under-Sensing3
- Decreased Sensitivity2
- Failure to Capture2
- Signal Artifact/Noise2
- Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available1
- Capturing Problem1
- High Capture Threshold1
Patient problems
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient3
- Bacterial Infection2
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
- Unspecified Infection2
- Cardiac Perforation1
- Dizziness1
- Hiccups1
- Medical device site infection1
Recent adverse event reports
The 11 most recent of 11 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryAug 10, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
It was reported approximately one month post generator changeout, the patient developed a pocket infection and erosion. The IPG system, including the leads, were explanted with no replacement. No further patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.
Patient problems: Medical device site infection
MAUDE report 50192157 ↗InjuryNov 25, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
THE PATIENT REPORTED THAT THEIR IMPLANTABLE PULSE GENERATOR (IPG) SYSTEM WAS EXPLANTED DUE TO INFECTION. NO FURTHER PATIENT COMPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 23645708 ↗MalfunctionDec 1, 2023Under-Sensing; Under-Sensing
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS UNDERSENSING ON THE RIGHT ATRIAL (RA) LEAD DURING ATRIAL TACHYCARDIA/ATRIAL FIBRILLATION (AT/AF) EPISODES. THE LEAD 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 18246986 ↗InjuryNov 14, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED A SYSTEMIC INFECTION. THE IMPLANTABLE PULSE GENERATOR (IPG) SYSTEM WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED WITH A BI-VENTRICULAR DEFIBRILLATOR SYSTEM. NO FURTHER PATIENT COMPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: Bacterial Infection; Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 15788861 ↗MalfunctionJan 21, 2022Under-Sensing; Decreased Sensitivity; Under-Sensing; Decreased Sensitivity
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE RIGHT VENTRICULAR (RV) LEAD EXHIBITED UNDERSENSING. THE RV LEAD 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 13314082 ↗MalfunctionApr 23, 2021Failure to Capture; Pacing Problem; Under-Sensing; Failure to Capture; Pacing Problem; Under-Sensing
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT PRESENTED TO HOSPITAL WITH PRESYNCOPE AND SHORTNESS BREATH. THE RIGHT VENTRICULAR (RV) LEAD EXHIBITED UNDERSENSING. THE RV LEAD REMAINS IN USE. NO FURTHER PATIENT COMPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: Dizziness
MAUDE report 11715921 ↗InjuryJun 17, 2019Signal Artifact/Noise; High Capture Threshold; Signal Artifact/Noise; High Capture Threshold
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE RIGHT VENTRICULAR (RV) LEAD EXHIBITED HIGH THRESHOLDS AND NOISE. THE LEAD WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 8703061 ↗InjuryFeb 7, 2019High impedance; Over-Sensing; High impedance; Over-Sensing
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE RIGHT VENTRICULAR (RV) LEAD EXHIBITED HIGH IMPEDANCE. IT WAS ALSO NOTED THAT THERE WAS OVERSENSING ON THE RV LEAD. THE RV LEAD WAS CAPPED AND REPLACED. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 8317769 ↗MalfunctionMay 15, 2018Signal Artifact/Noise; Signal Artifact/Noise
IT WAS REPORTED BY THE PATIENT THAT NOISE WAS SEEN ON THE RIGHT VENTRICULAR (RV) LEAD. THE LEAD REMAINS IN USE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 7514115 ↗InjuryApr 10, 2018Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE IMPLANTABLE PULSE GENERATOR (IPG) SYSTEM WAS EXPLANTED DUE TO BACTERIMIC INFECTION. NO FURTHER PATIENT COMPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: Bacterial Infection
MAUDE report 7414008 ↗InjuryDec 9, 2016Failure to Capture; Decreased Sensitivity; Capturing Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Failure to Capture; Decreased Sensitivity; Capturing Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available
IT WAS REPORTED ONE DAY AFTER IMPLANT THAT THE PATIENT'S RIGHT VENTRICULAR (RV) LEAD SHOWED RISING PACING THRESHOLD, REDUCED SENSING, AND PHRENIC NERVE STIMULATION. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE RV LEAD HAD LIKELY PERFORATED AND THE RV LEAD WAS REPOSITIONED. FOUR DAYS LATER THERE WAS LOSS OF PACING CAPTURE AND AN X-RAY CONFIRMED ANOTHER PERFORATION. THE RV LEAD WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED. NO FURTHER PATIENT COMPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.
Patient problems: Cardiac Perforation; Hiccups
MAUDE report 6160872 ↗
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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 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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