Lower risk Medical device recall · FDA · Published September 18, 2024

Medtronic Recharger Kits May Fail to Charge First Time - Recall

Medtronic recalls Recharger Kits RS6230, RS7230, and RS5220A that may fail to enter recharging session upon first use. Affected units include specific serial numbers and models for deep brain stimulation and pelvic health systems.

Plain-English summary generated from official FDA data by GovInfoNow · Published by Carlos Caban · How we make summaries

🇺🇸 FDA recall #Z-0372-2025Medical device Medtronic ›

Lower-risk recall

The Wireless Rechargers in the kits may be unable to enter a recharging session upon first use.

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Recalling firmMedtronic Neuromodulation7000 Central Ave Ne · Minneapolis, MN 55432-3568

✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer

Medtronic is recalling Recharger Kits (RS6230, RS7230, RS5220A) that may not charge properly when first used. This could prevent the device from working correctly for medical implants like deep brain stimulation systems. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/54012-medtronic-recharger-kits-may-fail-to-charge-first-time-recall.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/54012-medtronic-recharger-kits-may-fail-to-charge-first-time-recall · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0372-2025

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“Medtronic Recharger Kits May Fail to Charge First Time - Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/54012-medtronic-recharger-kits-may-fail-to-charge-first-time-recall. Based on FDA recall #Z-0372-2025 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0372-2025%22&limit=1).

The FDA announced on Sept. 18, 2024, that Medtronic Neuromodulation is recalling 118 wireless recharger kits containing components WR9230 and WR9220A because the rechargers may fail to enter a charging session upon first use. Owners should contact Medtronic for a replacement kit.

How to tell if you have it

Medtronic Recharger Kits, RS6230, RS7230, and RS5220A
UPC 00763000540289
UPC 00763000564353
UPC 00763000827533

The hazard

The wireless rechargers in the kits may be unable to enter a recharging session upon first use, according to the FDA recall record.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Medtronic Neuromodulation has issued 45 other recalls since Aug. 9, 2017. Recent brand recalls include pocket adaptor kits with incorrect use-by dates on May 13, 2026, and SynchroMed Flex infusion software issues on April 8, 2026. Other recent recalls of similar products include Thoratec HeartMate 3 LVAS Kits Recall (May 13, 2026), Philips Telemetry Monitor 5500 1.4 GHz Recall (June 5, 2026), and Medline medical kits recall (Feb. 27, 2026).

How to tell if you have this one

Check if your Medtronic Recharger Kit has the model numbers RS6230, RS7230, or RS5220A. Look for the specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice for deep brain stimulation or pelvic health systems.

Brand
Medtronic
Product
Medtronic Recharger Kits, RS6230, RS7230, and RS5220A, containing components WR9230 and WR9220A Recharger for
Category
Medical device

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Recharger Kit Model
Identify if your kit is RS6230, RS7230, or RS5220A by checking the product label.
Verify Serial Numbers
Confirm if your kit's serial number matches the list provided in the recall notice for deep brain stimulation or pelvic health systems.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed nationwide and abroad; the notice names 18 states.

FDA distribution: “Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, AZ, CA, FL, GA, ID, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, OH, PA, SC, TX, VA, and WA. The countries of Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway,…” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

Named in the notice: Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington.

Recall timeline

FDA published this recall 2 months after the firm started it.

Sep 18, 2024Firm started the recall
Nov 13, 2024FDA classified it Class II
Nov 20, 2024Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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Link to this recall

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Where this comes from

The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0372-2025 (September 18, 2024) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0372-2025 to see it in context.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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