Current AccelRecalls & reported problems across all models
St. Jude Medical, Inc. · 4 models in the FDA device registry
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 48
- Deaths reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 22
- Recalls
- 0
We found 4 models of Current Accel by St. Jude Medical, Inc. in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 48 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Jun 18, 2018 and Dec 28, 2022 — classified as 1 death, 22 injuries, 25 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Premature Discharge of Battery” (14 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 Current Accel problems
Device problems
- Premature Discharge of Battery14
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem6
- Over-Sensing5
- Inappropriate or Unexpected Reset4
- Inappropriate/Inadequate Shock/Stimulation4
- Incorrect Measurement4
- Premature Elective Replacement Indicator3
- Under-Sensing3
Patient problems
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient33
- No Information4
- Therapeutic Effects, Unexpected4
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2
- Atrial Fibrillation1
- Death1
- Unspecified Infection1
Current Accel models
4 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- Current Accel™ VRPulse generator, permanent, implantable20 reports
- Current Accel™ VRPulse generator, permanent, implantable1 death12 reports
- Current Accel® DRPulse generator, permanent, implantable9 reports
- Current Accel® DRPulse generator, permanent, implantable7 reports
Recent Current Accel adverse event reports
The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryDec 28, 2022Premature Discharge of Battery; Premature Discharge of Battery
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PATIENT PRESENTED TO THE CLINIC ON (B)(6) 2022 WITH THEIR IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATOR (ICD) AT LESS THAN THREE MONTHS FROM ELECTIVE REPLACEMENT INDICATOR (ERI). A PREVIOUS INTERROGATION ON (B)(6) 2020 HAD DISPLAYED A BATTERY LONGEVITY OF THREE YEARS, SO PREMATURE BATTERY DEPLETION WAS SUSPECTED. THE ICD WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED ON (B)(6) 2022. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16064427 ↗MalfunctionOct 6, 2021Inappropriate or Unexpected Reset; Inappropriate or Unexpected Reset
IT WAS REPORTED THAT UPON INTERROGATION, BACKUP VVI ISSUE WAS OBSERVED ON THE DEVICE. THE CLINIC INFORMED THE PATIENT. THE PATIENT¿S CONDITION WAS STABLE AND BEING MONITORED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12583565 ↗MalfunctionOct 2, 2021Over-Sensing; Over-Sensing
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT PRESENTED IN CLINIC FOR FOLLOW-UP. UPON INTERROGATION, THE IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATOR (ICD) EXHIBITED POST SENSED T-WAVE OVER-SENSING (PSTWOS) DURING EPISODES OF SUPRAVENTRICULAR TACHYCARDIA (SVT). NO INTERVENTION WAS PERFORMED. PATIENT CONDITION WAS STABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12566461 ↗InjuryJan 4, 2021Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATOR EXHIBITED AN UNKNOWN MALFUNCTION. THE DEVICE WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED. THE PATIENT CONDITION WAS UNKNOWN.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 11108505 ↗InjuryOct 16, 2020Premature Discharge of Battery; Premature Discharge of Battery
DURING AN IN-CLINIC FOLLOW UP, IT WAS SUSPECTED THAT THERE WAS PREMATURE BATTERY DEPLETION ON THE DEVICE. THE DEVICE WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED TO RESOLVE THE EVENT. THE PATIENT WAS STABLE WITH NO CONSEQUENCES.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 10690631 ↗MalfunctionAug 19, 2020Under-Sensing; Under-Sensing
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE WAS EXHIBITING UNDERSENSING OF VENTRICULAR EVENTS. THE PATIENT PRESENTED TO THE CLINIC AND PROGRAMMING CHANGES WERE MADE. THERE WERE NO HEALTH ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 10425994 ↗MalfunctionJun 26, 2020Under-Sensing; Under-Sensing
PRIOR TO ELECTIVE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE, EPISODES OF UNDERSENSING WERE NOTED ON THE DEVICE. TECHNICAL SUPPORT WAS CONTACTED AND RECOMMENDED DEVICE REPROGRAMMING. THE DEVICE EXPLANTED AND REPLACED, THE REPLACEMENT DEVICE WAS REPROGRAMMED TO TECHNICAL SUPPORTS RECOMMENDATIONS TO RESOLVE THE EVENT. THE PATIENT WAS STABLE WITH NO CONSEQUENCES.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 10201293 ↗MalfunctionMar 16, 2020Premature Discharge of Battery; Premature Discharge of Battery
IT WAS REPORTED THE PATIENT PRESENTED IN CLINIC ON (B)(6) 2020. IT WAS NOTED THAT THE DEVICE REACHED ERI ON (B)(6) 2019. THE LAST TRANSMISSION IN (B)(6) 2019 AND IN PERSON IN (B)(6) 2019 HE HAD AN ESTIMATED 9 MONTHS LEFT ON THE BATTERY. PREMATURE DEPLETION WAS SUSPECTED. NO INTERVENTION WAS PERFORMED. THE PATIENT WAS STABLE.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 9836437 ↗InjuryFeb 17, 2020Failure to Charge; Failure to Charge
DURING FOLLOW-UP, A CAPACITOR CHARGE TIME OUT WAS OBSERVED. THE PATIENT WAS STABLE WITH ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 9716703 ↗MalfunctionNov 27, 2019Incorrect Measurement; Incorrect Measurement
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT PRESENTED IN CLINIC FOR FOLLOW-UP. UPON INTERROGATION OF THE IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATOR, INACCURATE BATTERY LONGEVITY WAS OBSERVED. THE PATIENT WAS STABLE.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 9387246 ↗InjuryNov 18, 2019Incorrect Measurement; Incorrect Measurement
NEW INFORMATION RECEIVED NOTES THAT THE DEVICE WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED. THE PATIENT WAS STABLE BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER THE PROCEDURE.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 9338735 ↗InjuryNov 13, 2019Premature Discharge of Battery; Premature Discharge of Battery
DURING A FOLLOW-UP IN CLINIC, THE DEVICE WAS NOTED TO BE AT ELECTIVE REPLACEMENT INDICATOR (ERI). THE PHYSICIAN ALLEGES PREMATURE BATTERY DEPLETION. THE DEVICE WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED. THE PATIENT WAS STABLE WITH NO CONSEQUENCES.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 9315373 ↗MalfunctionNov 4, 2019Incorrect Measurement; Incorrect Measurement
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT PRESENTED FOR A ROUTINE CLINIC FOLLOW-UP. THE IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATOR EXHIBITED BATTERY LONGEVITY ANOMALY WITH A CHARGE TIME OF 15.3 SECONDS. NO INTERVENTION WAS PERFORMED. THE PATIENT WAS STABLE AND WOULD CONTINUE TO BE MONITORED.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 9273758 ↗InjurySep 16, 2019Premature Discharge of Battery; Premature Discharge of Battery
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT PRESENTED IN CLINIC FOR A FOLLOW-UP. UPON REVIEW, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER DEFIBRILLATOR EXHIBITED PREMATURE BATTERY DEPLETION. THERE WERE NO CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. NO INTERVENTION WAS REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 9070936 ↗MalfunctionJul 31, 2019Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
THIS IS TO REPORT OF AN EVENT OBSERVED DURING ANALYSIS.
Patient problems: No Information
MAUDE report 8849089 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Models: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Models are grouped by the brand name the manufacturer registered.
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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