Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported December 14, 2016
Medtronic has identified an increased number of complaints from customers involving reports of Rechargers (Medtronic Model 37751 Recharger, which is included in Models 37754 and …
Medtronic Neuromodulation recalled Model 37751 Recharger Product Usage: The Medtronic 37751 Recharger is a hand-held dev… - a moderate-severity action.
Model 37751 Recharger Product Usage: The Medtronic 37751 Recharger is a hand-held dev… was recalled by Medtronic Neuromodulation in December 14, 2016. Reason: Medtronic has identified an increased number of complaints from customers involving reports of Rechargers (M…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0700-2017 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Medtronic Neuromodulation issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Medtronic has identified an increased number of complaints from customers involving reports of Rechargers (M….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0700-2017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0700-2017) was formally reported on December 14, 2016, with the manufacturer initiating the action on October 3, 2016. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Medtronic Neuromodulation is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Minneapolis, MN. Federal records list the affected scope as 42,887.
The documented reason for this recall is: Medtronic has identified an increased number of complaints from customers involving reports of Rechargers (Medtronic Model 37751 Recharger, which is included in Models 37754 and 97754 Charging Systems,Spinal Cord Stimu… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide including DC OUS: Canada and others.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
42,887
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Model 37751 Recharger Product Usage: The Medtronic 37751 Recharger is a hand-held device used to charge the battery in a patient s neurostimulator. It includes a display to provide information on the charging system. The charging system consists of the Model 37751 Recharger, an AC power supply and power cord (Model 37761) and an antenna.
Medtronic has identified an increased number of complaints from customers involving reports of Rechargers (Medtronic Model 37751 Recharger, which is included in Models 37754 and 97754 Charging Systems,Spinal Cord Stimulation)that are in an unresponsive error state, where the Recharger is non-functional with a blank display screen and is beeping every 5 seconds. Medtronic has determined all Rechargers manufactured starting in November 2014 (indicated by serial numbers beginning with NKA4 or NKU4) are more susceptible to this error state.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0700-2017 |
| Date reported | December 14, 2016 |
| Date initiated | October 3, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Medtronic Neuromodulation |
| Firm location | Minneapolis, MN |
| Affected scope | 42,887 |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide including DC OUS: Canada and others. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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