Attain Ability PlusRecalls & reported problems across all models

We found 2 models of Attain Ability Plus by Medtronic, Inc. in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 643 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Aug 9, 2013 and Sep 24, 2026 — classified as 13 deaths, 463 injuries, 167 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “High Capture Threshold” (188 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. Widely used products collect more reports, so totals can't be used to compare products or estimate failure rates. Only reports that name a model's exact device identifier are counted. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works

Most reported Attain Ability Plus problems

Attain Ability Plus models

2 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.

• Attain Ability® Plus 429688

  Drug eluting permanent left ventricular (lv) pacemaker electrode
  11 deaths529 reports
• Attain Ability® Plus 429678

  permanent pacemaker Electrode
  2 deaths114 reports

Recent Attain Ability Plus adverse event reports

The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• DeathSep 24, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  It was reported by the patients representative that the patient implanted with a Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillator (CRT-D) system "had a sepsis infection from "[the]" defibrillator ports" and "there was an infection on the lead from "[the]" defibrillator". The patient¿s representative reported the patient was "put on antibiotics instead of replacing as usually done". The patient expired approximately 8 weeks later.

  Patient problems: Sepsis; Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 50883733 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 15, 2026Capturing Problem

  It was reported that the Left Ventricular (LV) lead exhibited an increase in capture thresholds. The LV 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 50777949 ↗
• InjuryAug 18, 2026High Capture Threshold

  It was reported that the Left Ventricular (LV) lead exhibited high thresholds and the Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillator (CRT-D) experienced rapid battery depletion. The LV lead was capped and replaced and the CRT-D 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 50306986 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 14, 2026Failure to Capture; High Capture Threshold

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50256776 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 11, 2026High Capture Threshold

  It was reported that the Left Ventricular (LV) lead exhibited high thresholds. 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 50212264 ↗
• InjuryJul 31, 2026Extracardiac stimulation

  It was reported that the Left Ventricular (LV) lead was causing intermediate diaphragmatic stimulation. The patient elected to have the LV lead programmed off and electrically abandoned. The patient is a participant in a clinical study. No further patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.

  Patient problems: Inappropriate Device Stimulation of Tissue

  MAUDE report 50104298 ↗
• InjuryJul 29, 2026Capturing Problem

  It was reported that progressively increasing Left Ventricular (LV) lead thresholds were observed over the course of two months. LV lead vectors were tested, the lead was reprogrammed and remains in use. The patient is a participant in a clinical study. No patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50074817 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 24, 2026Capturing Problem; Impedance Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE LEFT VENTRICULAR (LV) LEAD EXHIBITED INCREASING CAPTURE THRESHOLDS WITH A CORRELATING INCREASE IN IMPEDANCE MEASUREMENTS. THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED CHEST PAIN. THE LV LEAD REMAINS IN USE. NO FURTHER PATIENT COMPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.

  Patient problems: Chest Pain

  MAUDE report 25616646 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 12, 2026Failure to Capture; Impedance Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE LEFT VENTRICULAR (LV) LEAD EXHIBITED A DROP IN PACING IMPEDANCE AND POTENTIAL LOSS OF CAPTURE. THE LV 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 25491448 ↗
• InjuryMay 20, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CARDIAC RESYNCHRONIZATION THERAPY PACEMAKER (CRT-P) SYSTEM WAS EXPLANTED DUE TO THE PATIENT EXPERIENCING A STAPHYLOCOCCI INFECTION. NO FURTHER PATIENT COMPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.

  Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 25237284 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 12, 2026High impedance; High Capture Threshold

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE LEFT VENTRICULAR (LV) LEAD TRENDS NOTED CHRONICALLY HIGH THRESHOLDS AND PACING IMPEDANCE. THE LV 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 25156337 ↗
• InjuryMay 11, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CARDIAC RESYNCHRONIZATION THERAPY DEFIBRILLATOR (CRT-D) SYSTEM WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED DUE TO INFECTION. NO FURTHER PATIENT COMPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.

  Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 25144970 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 11, 2026High Capture Threshold

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE RIGHT VENTRICULAR (RV) LEAD EXHIBITED UNDERSENSING RESULTING IN OVER PACING. THE LEFT VENTRICULAR (LV) LEAD EXHIBITED HIGH THRESHOLD. 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 25140079 ↗
• InjuryMay 6, 2026Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE LEFT VENTRICULAR (LV) LEAD WAS CAPPED AND REPLACED DUE TO AN UNKNOWN REASON. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS EVENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25095485 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 21, 2026Failure to Capture

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT RIGHT VENTRICULAR (RV) LEAD EXHIBITED LEAD IMPEDANCE WARNING FOR UNDEFINED HIGH RV DEFIBRILLATION IMPEDANCE, UN DEFINED HIGH SUPERIOR VENA CAVA (SVC) DEFIBRILLATION IMPEDANCE, AND UNDEFINED HIGH RV TIP TO RV COIL PACING IMPEDANCE. THE LEFT VENTRICULAR (LV) LEAD ALSO EXHIBITED LOSS OF 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 24945782 ↗

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