Medtronic Neuromodulation recalls Stimulation RC Clinician Programmer Application Model A71400 when used with specific neurostimulators due to a software issue that can permanently disable communication with implantable neurostimulators during certain programming sequences.
There is a software issue that can permanently disable communication with an implantable neurostimulator (INS) when a specific intraoperative programming sequence is used.
Medtronic Neuromodulation is recalling its Stimulation RC Clinician Programmer Application Model A71400 when used with Inceptiv (Model 977119) and Intellis Pro (Model 977118) neurostimulators. This software issue can permanently disable communication with an implantable neurostimulator during specific intraoperative programming sequences, potentially causing treatment to stop working.
The software issue can permanently disable communication with an implantable neurostimulator (INS) when a specific intraoperative programming sequence is used. This means the device may stop working during surgery, potentially causing treatment to stop working without warning.
Patients using Medtronic's implantable neurostimulators with the recalled Stimulation RC Clinician Programmer Application Model A71400 are most at risk. Healthcare professionals who program these devices during surgery are also affected.
Check for the Stimulation RC Clinician Programmer Application Model A71400. It is used with Inceptiv (Model 977119) and Intellis Pro (Model 977118) neurostimulators. The recall includes specific serial numbers listed in the UDI-DI: 00763000371463.
Verify if your Stimulation RC Clinician Programmer Application Model A71400 is used with Inceptiv (Model 977119) or Intellis Pro (Model 977118) neurostimulators.
Reach out to Medtronic Neuromodulation for guidance on next steps if your device is affected.
Medtronic Neuromodulation is recalling Stimulation RC Clinician Programmer Application Model A71400 when used with Inceptiv (Model 977119) and Intellis Pro (Model 977118) neurostimulators due to a software issue that can permanently disable communication with an implantable neurostimulator during specific programming sequences.
Check if your Stimulation RC Clinician Programmer Application Model A71400 is used with Inceptiv (Model 977119) or Intellis Pro (Model 977118) neurostimulators. The recall includes specific serial numbers listed in the UDI-DI: 00763000371463.
Contact Medtronic Neuromodulation for guidance on next steps if your device is affected.
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Subject: Recall Z-1543-2025 — Medtronic Neuromodulation Medtronic Neuromodulation Hello, I own a Medtronic Neuromodulation that is covered by recall Z-1543-2025 from Medtronic Neuromodulation. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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