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CapSureFix Novus MRI™ SureScan™ 407645 (UDI 00643169708181)Recalls & reported problems

Medtronic, Inc. · LEAD 407645 CAPSUREFIX NOVUS US MRI · Class 3 · Implant

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Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Quick summary

This Medtronic CapSureFix Novus MRI lead is an implanted wire that connects a heart device to the heart. Its 3,327 reports mostly describe the lead misreading heart signals, and leads shifting out of place or needing repositioning or removal. The reports include 38 deaths and 1,363 injuries. No recalls name this device. Some reports mention chest pain and fluid around the heart.

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Adverse event reports
3,370
Deaths reported
38
Injuries reported
1,381
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3,370 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00643169708181), received between Jun 8, 2017 and Sep 29, 2026 — classified as 38 deaths, 1,381 injuries, 1,951 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Under-Sensing” (1,254 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

Nov 2023: 70 reportsDec 2023: 46 reportsJan 2024: 41 reportsFeb 2024: 47 reportsMar 2024: 39 reportsApr 2024: 49 reportsMay 2024: 34 reportsJun 2024: 44 reportsJul 2024: 41 reportsAug 2024: 34 reportsSep 2024: 42 reportsOct 2024: 61 reportsNov 2024: 42 reportsDec 2024: 19 reportsJan 2025: 42 reportsFeb 2025: 42 reportsMar 2025: 42 reportsApr 2025: 23 reportsMay 2025: 50 reportsJun 2025: 47 reportsJul 2025: 48 reportsAug 2025: 46 reportsSep 2025: 31 reportsOct 2025: 51 reportsNov 2025: 42 reportsDec 2025: 47 reportsJan 2026: 50 reportsFeb 2026: 50 reportsMar 2026: 37 reportsApr 2026: 54 reportsMay 2026: 56 reportsJun 2026: 39 reportsJul 2026: 20 reportsAug 2026: 42 reportsSep 2026: 46 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports20242025202670
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Under-Sensing1,254
  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem588
  • Over-Sensing565
  • Device Dislodged or Dislocated471
  • High Capture Threshold308
  • Pacing Problem250
  • Failure to Capture147
  • Low impedance139

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2,013
  • Unspecified Infection388
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient366
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient111
  • Chest Pain70
  • Pericardial Effusion58
  • Dyspnea54
  • Erythema54

Recent adverse event reports

The 25 most recent of 3,370 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Over-Sensing

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50941396 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Failure to Capture

    It was reported that the Right Atrial (RA) and Right Ventricular (RV) leads did not appear to show "proper capture". The leads remain in use. No patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50933867 ↗
  • InjurySep 29, 2026Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available

    Patient problems: Impaired Healing; Pocket Erosion

    MAUDE report 50933781 ↗
  • InjurySep 29, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    It was reported that the patient experienced an Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection. The Implantable Pulse Generator (IPG) system was explanted and replaced with a leadless IPG. No further patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.

    Patient problems: Medical device site infection

    MAUDE report 50932261 ↗
  • InjurySep 29, 2026Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50930563 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 28, 2026Pacing Problem; Under-Sensing

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50922820 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 28, 2026Under-Sensing

    It was reported that Right Atrial (RA) lead exhibited undersensing during Atrial Tachycardia/Atrial Fibrillation (AT/AF) stored episodes resulting in termination of AT/AF detected events in progress. It was also noted that there were low amplitude P waves. 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 50914530 ↗
  • InjurySep 28, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

    It was reported that post implant the Right Atrial (RA) lead failed a lead position check and was confirmed to be dislodged. The RA lead 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 50914206 ↗
  • InjurySep 28, 2026Device Dislodged or Dislocated

    It was reported that post implant the Right Atrial (RA) lead dislodged. The RA lead was revised and 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 50913760 ↗
  • InjurySep 28, 2026High Capture Threshold

    It was reported that the Right Atrial (RA) lead exhibited high thresholds. The RA lead 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 50911487 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Under-Sensing

    It was reported that the Right Atrial (RA) lead exhibited undersensing during Atrial Tachycardia/Atrial Fibrillation (AT/AF) stored episodes resulting in termination of AT/AF detected events in progress. 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 50897313 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Low impedance

    It was reported that the Right Atrial (RA) lead exhibited low impedance. The RA 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 50897105 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Pacing Problem; Under-Sensing

    It was reported that the Right Atrial (RA) lead exhibited undersensing during Atrial Tachycardia/Atrial Fibrillation (AT/AF) stored episodes resulting in termination of AT/AF detected events in progress and unnecessary atrial pacing. 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 50895830 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 24, 2026Over-Sensing; Pacing Problem; Under-Sensing

    It was reported that the Right Atrial (RA) lead exhibited Far Field R-Wave (FFRW) oversensing and undersensing during Atrial Tachycardia/Atrial Fibrillation (AT/AF) resulting in inappropriate pacing. 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 50884042 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 24, 2026Over-Sensing; Activation, Positioning or Separation Problem; High Capture Threshold

    It was reported that during implant, the Right Atrial (RA) lead exhibited high atrial thresholds with large far field r waves noted. It was also reported that the RA lead exhibited jumps during extensions/ retraction. The RA lead was attempted not used and replaced. No patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50881406 ↗
  • InjurySep 23, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    It was reported that the patient experienced an infection. The Implantable Pulse Generator (IPG) system was explanted. A leadless IPG was implanted. No further patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.

    Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 50869353 ↗
  • InjurySep 23, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    It was reported that the patient experienced bacteremia. The Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillator (CRT-D) and leads were explanted and replaced with a leadless Implantable Pulse Generator (IPG). No further patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.

    Patient problems: Bacteremia

    MAUDE report 50868672 ↗
  • InjurySep 23, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    It was reported that the patient experienced a pocket infection and erosion. A skin ulcer was noted at the pocket site. The Implantable Pulse Generator (IPG) system was removed. No further patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.

    Patient problems: Medical device site infection; Pocket Erosion; Ulcer

    MAUDE report 50866852 ↗
  • InjurySep 23, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    It was reported that the patient experienced a Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection, sepsis and septic shock. The Implantable Pulse Generator (IPG) was explanted and replaced with a leadless IPG. No further patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.

    Patient problems: Bacterial Infection; Septic Shock; Unspecified Infection

    MAUDE report 50865288 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 23, 2026Pacing Problem; Under-Sensing

    It was reported that the Right Atrial (RA) lead exhibited under sensing during Atrial Tachycardia/Atrial Fibrillation (AT/AF) stored episodes resulting in termination of AT/AF detected event(s) in progress and inappropriate atrial pacing at times. It was further reported that the Right Ventricular (RV) lead exhibited undersensing resulting in possible inappropriate ventricular pacing. Both leads remain in use. No patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50865129 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 18, 2026Pacing Problem; Under-Sensing

    It was reported that the Right Atrial (RA) lead exhibited undersensing during Atrial Tachycardia/Atrial Fibrillation (AT/AF) stored episodes resulting in termination of AT/AF detected events in progress and inappropriate pacing. 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 50818339 ↗
  • InjurySep 18, 2026Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available

    It was reported by the patient that the Right Atrial (RA) lead was 'not working properly'. It was also reported that the Implantable Pulse Generator (IPG) exhibited premature battery depletion. The RA lead was capped and replaced. 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 50817203 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 18, 2026Over-Sensing

    It was reported that the Right Atrial (RA) lead exhibited Far Field R-Wave (FFRW) oversensing. The RA 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 50816384 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 17, 2026Over-Sensing

    It was reported that the Right Atrial (RA) lead exhibited Far Field R-Wave (FFRW) oversensing on the atrial lead triggering false Atrial Tachycardia/Atrial Fibrillation (AT/AF) detections. 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 50799641 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 16, 2026Under-Sensing

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50792819 ↗

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