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Medtronic neurostimulators. Restore (37711)… recallZ-1524-2014 · Medtronic Neuromodulation · initiated Feb 27, 2014

Class II Terminated All recalls posted in April 2014

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Medtronic Neuromodulation or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

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Why it was recalled

Medtronic neurostimulators (used with pain and deep brain stimulation therapy) have a cycling feature that, when enabled, allows stimulation output to be toggled on and off based on the programmed settings. The use of this feature is determined by the physician and set using the clinician programmer. Current labeling indicates the use of cycling improves device longevity and recharge interval

FDA root cause category: Labeling False and Misleading

What the company is doing

Medtronic sent a Medical Device Correction letter dated February 2014 to all affected consignees. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the consignee. Consignees were instructed to do the following: If you have patients with cycling enabled or wish to use cycling, use the updated calculations and graphs available online at professional.medtronic.com/cycling to assess the impact of cycling on device longevity. Medtronic will update the product labeling in the second half of 2014. " Remind your patients to continue to check their battery status. Instructions on how to check battery status can be found in the patient programmer or recharger system manual. " Pain Stimulation Trialing Only: The cycling feature should not be enabled on the External Neurostimulator (ENS) when estimating device longevity because the resulting longevity estimate for non-rechargeable devices may not provide accurate information. Consignees were also instructed to acknowledge receipt of the notice by completing the attached reply form and returning it to Medtronic using the contact details on the reply form. For questions consignees can contact Medtronic Neuromodulation Technical services at 1-800-707-0933 weekdays 7am - 6pm CST. For questions regarding this recall call 800-707-0933.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1524-2014
Recall class
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Feb 27, 2014
Posted by the FDA
Apr 29, 2014
Recalling firm
Medtronic Neuromodulation
Quantity
170,286 US, 73,921 OUS for all devices.
Product code
LGW
FDA submissions
P840001
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution - all states including DC and Puerto Rico.

Product description

Medtronic neurostimulators. Restore (37711), RestoreADVANCED (37713), RestoreADVANCED SureScan MRI (97713), RestoreSENSOR (37714), RestoreSENSOR SureScan MRI (97714), PrimeAdvanced SureScan MRI, (97702), RestoreULTRA (37712), RestoreULTRA SureScan MRI (97712), Itrel 4 (37703), Itrel 4 (37704), RestorePrime (37701), PrimeAdvanced (37702), Spinal Cord Stimulators for chronic pain.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

The first released affected product was released to the market in April, 2005.

Other devices under the same FDA submission

116 devices cleared under P840001 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

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