Reported Dec 14, 2016 · Terminated

Model 37751 Recharger Product Usage: The Medtronic 37751 Recharger is a hand-held device used to charge the battery in…

Medtronic Neuromodulation

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Medtronic Neuromodulation · 7000 Central Ave · Minneapolis, MN · 55421-1241

Is this the product you have?

  • Model 37751 Recharger Product UsageThe 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
Lot codes and dates
  • serial numbers beginning with NKA4 or NKU4
Amount recalled
42,887

Where it was sold

  • Nationwide
  • DC

Why it was recalled

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.

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated May 4, 2022 · Data as of Sep 19, 4:45 PM UTC

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