CapSureFix Novus MRI™ SureScan™ 407658 (UDI 00643169708204)Recalls & reported problems
Medtronic, Inc. · LEAD 407658 CAPSUREFIX NOVUS US MRI · Class 3 · Implant
All models of CapSureFix Novus MRI SureScan (29)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
Quick summary
This Medtronic CapSureFix Novus MRI pacemaker lead connects a pacemaker to the heart. The 1,529 reports most often describe the lead sensing heartbeats poorly, pacing at the wrong times, moving out of place, or failing to trigger a heartbeat. Reports also mention infections, chest pain and cardiac perforation. The reports list 33 deaths and 926 injuries. No recalls name this device.
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- Adverse event reports
- 1,539
- Deaths reported
- 33
- Injuries reported
- 927
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1,539 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00643169708204), received between Aug 9, 2017 and Sep 30, 2026 — classified as 33 deaths, 927 injuries, 579 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Under-Sensing” (267 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 Problem449
- Under-Sensing267
- High Capture Threshold240
- Device Dislodged or Dislocated191
- Failure to Capture140
- High impedance126
- Over-Sensing124
- Pacing Problem97
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions686
- Unspecified Infection278
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient113
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient45
- Chest Pain40
- Cardiac Perforation37
- Bacterial Infection34
- Bradycardia34
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 1,539 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Capturing Problem; Device Sensing Problem
It was reported that the Right Atrial (RA) lead exhibited high thresholds and a failed Atrial Lead Position Check. It was also reported the Right Ventricular (RV) lead exhibited changes in sensing and capture thresholds. 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 50944461 ↗MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Over-Sensing
It was reported that the Right Ventricular (RV) lead exhibited oversensing. 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 50943047 ↗MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Decreased Sensitivity
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50929709 ↗MalfunctionSep 28, 2026Low impedance
It was reported approximately six months post implant that the Right Ventricular (RV) lead exhibited a warning for low impedance. 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 50911226 ↗MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available
It was reported that the Right Ventricular (RV) lead exhibited a broken wire. 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 50896967 ↗MalfunctionSep 24, 2026Impedance Problem; Unstable Impedance
It was reported that the Right Atrial (RA) lead and Right Ventricular (RV) lead exhibited rising and fluctuating unipolar impedance which appeared to be consistent with a Implantable Pulse Generator (IPG) or measurement-related issue. The 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 50879926 ↗InjurySep 23, 2026High impedance; High Capture Threshold
It was reported that there was high impedance and intermittent high thresholds on the Right Ventricular (RV) lead. The RV lead was capped and replaced. No patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50869371 ↗MalfunctionSep 18, 2026Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available
The patient reported that they hadn't felt well for a year. They reported that they experienced palpitations and dizziness. They reported that there was "an issue with one of the leads." The Implantable Pulse Generator (IPG) and Right Ventricular (RV) lead 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 50816544 ↗InjurySep 14, 2026Fracture
It was reported that the patient experienced bradycardia and dizziness. It was further reported that the Right Ventricular (RV) lead was fractured. The lead was capped and replaced. No further patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.
Patient problems: Bradycardia; Dizziness; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50752791 ↗InjurySep 11, 2026High impedance; High Capture Threshold
It was reported that the Right Ventricular (RV) lead exhibited high impedance and high thresholds. The lead was capped and replaced. No patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50728687 ↗MalfunctionSep 10, 2026Failure to Capture; High Capture Threshold
It was reported approximately two weeks after implant that the patient experienced chest pain and bradycardia. The Right Ventricular (RV) lead exhibited no capture and high thresholds. The lead remains in use. No further patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.
Patient problems: Bradycardia; Chest Pain
MAUDE report 50712625 ↗InjurySep 9, 2026High impedance; Capturing Problem; Impedance Problem; High Capture Threshold
It was reported that the patient experienced chest pain and shortness of breath. It was also reported that the Right Ventricular (RV) lead exhibited rising thresholds, high thresholds, high and undefined impedance and a spike in impedance. The RV lead was capped and replaced. No further patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.
Patient problems: Chest Pain; Dyspnea; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50689667 ↗MalfunctionSep 3, 2026Pacing Problem; Under-Sensing
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50591225 ↗MalfunctionSep 1, 2026Under-Sensing
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50542243 ↗InjuryAug 31, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
It was reported that the patient developed an infection and bacteremia. The Implantable Pulse Generator (IPG) system was explanted and replaced. No further patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.
Patient problems: Bacteremia; Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 50516485 ↗MalfunctionAug 31, 2026Capturing Problem; High Capture Threshold
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50516438 ↗MalfunctionAug 28, 2026Pacing Problem; Under-Sensing
It was reported that the Right Atrial (RA) lead exhibited undersensing during Atrial Tachycardia/Atrial Fibrillation (AT/AF) events resulting in unnecessary pacing at times along with Right Ventricular (RV) lead exhibited undersensing resulting in inappropriate pacing. Both the RA and 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 50497048 ↗MalfunctionAug 26, 2026Decreased Sensitivity
It was reported that the patient experienced a fall. It was reported that the Right Atrial (RA) lead exhibited Far Field R-Wave (FFRW) oversensing. It was also reported that the Right Ventricular (RV) lead exhibited a drop in R waves. Both leads remain in use. No further patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.
Patient problems: Fall
MAUDE report 50453711 ↗MalfunctionAug 25, 2026High impedance
It was reported that the Right Atrial (RA) lead exhibited Far Field R-Wave (FFRW) oversensing. The Right Ventricular (RV) lead exhibited out of range impedance. 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 50431689 ↗MalfunctionAug 24, 2026Pacing Problem; Under-Sensing
It was reported that the Right Ventricular (RV) lead exhibited undersensing which resulted 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 50403022 ↗MalfunctionAug 24, 2026Pacing Problem; Under-Sensing
It was reported that the Right Ventricular (RV) lead exhibited under-sensing on stored electrograms (EGM), resulting in inappropriate pacing. 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 50402226 ↗MalfunctionAug 24, 2026Pacing Problem; Under-Sensing
It was reported that the Right Atrial (RA) lead and the Right Ventricular (RV) lead exhibited undersensing resulting in inappropriate pacing and misclassification of episode detection. 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 50401616 ↗MalfunctionAug 14, 2026Low impedance
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50250804 ↗MalfunctionAug 14, 2026Pacing Problem; Under-Sensing
It was reported that the Right Ventricular (RV) lead exhibited undersensing resulting in inappropriate pacing. 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 50250662 ↗MalfunctionAug 14, 2026Under-Sensing
It was reported that there was intermittent under sensing on the Right Ventricular (RV) lead. It was also noted there was undersensing on the Right Atrial (RA) lead during Atrial Tachycardia/Atrial Fibrillation (AT/AF) stored episodes resulting in termination of AT/AF detected event(s) in progress. The RA lead and 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 50250494 ↗
Other Drug eluting permanent right ventricular (RV) or right atrial (RA) pacemaker electrodes devices
- Tendril™ STSSt. Jude Medical, Inc. · Drug eluting permanent right ventricular (RV) or right atrial (RA) pacemaker electrodes438 deaths19,632 reports
- Tendril™ STSSt. Jude Medical, Inc. · Drug eluting permanent right ventricular (RV) or right atrial (RA) pacemaker electrodes200 deaths12,708 reports
- INGEVITY™ MRI 7741Boston Scientific Corporation · Drug eluting permanent right ventricular (RV) or right atrial (RA) pacemaker electrodes36 deaths7,874 reports
- INGEVITY™+ 7841Boston Scientific Corporation · Drug eluting permanent right ventricular (RV) or right atrial (RA) pacemaker electrodes15 deaths7,419 reports
- Tendril™ STSSt. Jude Medical, Inc. · Drug eluting permanent right ventricular (RV) or right atrial (RA) pacemaker electrodes190 deaths6,776 reports
- INGEVITY™+ 7842Boston Scientific Corporation · Drug eluting permanent right ventricular (RV) or right atrial (RA) pacemaker electrodes21 deaths5,995 reports
- SelectSecure™ MRI SureScan™ 383069Medtronic, Inc. · Drug eluting permanent right ventricular (RV) or right atrial (RA) pacemaker electrodes50 deaths5,027 reports
- CapSureFix Novus MRI™ SureScan® 5076-45Medtronic, Inc. · Drug eluting permanent right ventricular (RV) or right atrial (RA) pacemaker electrodes40 deaths5,000 reports
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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