Medtronic Vanta with AdaptiveStim Implantable Neurostimulator Model 977006: Spinal Chord
Medtronic recalls Vanta with AdaptiveStim Implantable Neurostimulator Model 977006 due to potential spinal chord stimulation causing device failure. Two patients reported explant procedures after the issue occurred.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A cardioversion procedure may damage the electronics in the Vanta INS device, making the INS unresponsive and non-functional. As of April 19, 2023, Medtronic has received a total of two complaints concerning this issue from patients implanted with a Vanta INS, both of which have resulted in explant procedures.
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What happened, in plain English
Medtronic is recalling Vanta with AdaptiveStim Implantable Neurostimulator Model 977006 devices because a cardioversion procedure may damage the electronics, making the device unresponsive. This has led to two explant procedures in patients. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/57886-medtronic-vanta-with-adaptivestim-implantable-neurostimulator-model-977006-spinal-chord.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/57886-medtronic-vanta-with-adaptivestim-implantable-neurostimulator-model-977006-spinal-chord · Updated August 17, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-2036-2023
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“Medtronic Vanta with AdaptiveStim Implantable Neurostimulator Model 977006: Spinal Chord.” GovInfoNow, updated August 17, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/57886-medtronic-vanta-with-adaptivestim-implantable-neurostimulator-model-977006-spinal-chord. Based on FDA recall #Z-2036-2023 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2036-2023%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
A cardioversion procedure (a type of electrical shock treatment) can damage the electronics in the Vanta device, causing it to become unresponsive and non-functional. This has resulted in two patients needing explant procedures (removal of the device) as of April 19, 2023.
Who’s affected
Patients with the recalled Vanta with AdaptiveStim Implantable Neurostimulator Model 977006 devices are most at risk. The issue affects those who have undergone spinal cord stimulation procedures.
How to tell if you have this one
Check your device for the model number 977006. The serial numbers listed in the recall include many NMS50xxxxH codes. The GTIN is 00763000411923.
- Brand
Medtronic- Product
Vanta with AdaptiveStim Implantable Neurostimulator, Model 977006; spinal chord stimulation- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Device Model
Look for the model number 977006 on your Vanta with AdaptiveStim Implantable Neurostimulator device.
Contact Medtronic
If you have the recalled device, contact Medtronic directly for further instructions.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 29 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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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-2036-2023 (June 6, 2023) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2036-2023 to see it in context.
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