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InterStim™ SureScan™ 978A141Recalls & reported problems

Medtronic, Inc. · LEAD 978A141 ISTM SSMRI 2.16MM EMAN US · Class 3 · Implant

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00763000203689), received between Mar 31, 2021 and Mar 31, 2021 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (1 report).

7 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (P080025, P970004); 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.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break1
  • Insufficient Device Problem Information1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionMar 31, 2021Break; Insufficient Device Problem Information; Break; Insufficient Device Problem Information

    INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED FROM A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL (HCP) VIA A MANUFACTURER'S REPRESENTATIVE (REP) REGARDING A PATIENT WHO WAS UNDERGOING AN IMPLANT FOR AN IMPLANTABLE NEUROSTIMULATOR (INS) FOR GASTROINTESTINAL /PELVIC FLOOR THERAPY. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE LEAD INTRODUCER TOP BROKE OFF THE METAL WHEN REMOVING. ON MARCH 30TH THE REP REPORTED: THE CAUSE WAS ATTRIBUTED TO TOP PORTION BROKE OFF DURING USE. MOST LIKELY CAUSE WAS INTRODUCER WEAK WELD. THIS WAS REPLACED WITH INTRODUCER FROM ANOTHER LEAD KIT TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. NO SYMPTOMS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 11594687 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under P080025, P970004. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-1704-2025 · Apr 3, 2025 · Open, Classified
    Enhanced Verify Evaluation Handset (CFN HH90130FA)
  • Z-0372-2025 · Sep 18, 2024 · Open, Classified
    Medtronic Recharger Kits, RS6230, RS7230, and RS5220A, containing components WR9230 and WR9220A Recharger for rechargeable implantable neurostimulators. The Rechargers are used wi
  • Z-2365-2023 · Jul 6, 2023 · Open, Classified
    Medtronic InterStim Ground Pad REF 041826
  • Z-0998-2022 · Feb 28, 2022 · Terminated
    MEDTRONIC INTERSTIM THERAPY SYSTEM FOR URINARY CONTROL, which includes the following: a) Handset with Communicator, Model Numbers: 1) TH90Q01, 2) TH90QFA, 3) TH90PFA, 4) TH90GFA,
  • Z-1147-2015 · Jan 9, 2015 · Terminated
    The Medtronic, Quadripolar ITREL 3 IPG, Model 7425, is a multiprogrammable device designed for use in the Stimulation of the Central Nervous System, Peripheral Nervous System, or m
  • Z-0040-2008 · Jun 25, 2007 · Terminated
    Medtronic InterStim INS (Model 3023) with N'Vision Inter Stim-B software supplied on the Model 8870 Version MMB_01/NNB_01 with N'Vision Clinician Programmer Model 8840 or InterStim
  • Z-0037-2008 · Jun 25, 2007 · Terminated
    Medtronic InterStim II INS Model 3058 with N'Vision InterStim-B Software supplied on the Model 8870 Version MMB_01/NNB_01 N'Vision with a Clinic an Programmer Model 8840. Implanta

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.