The FDA announced on July 26, 2022, that Medtronic Neuromodulation is recalling Vanta Clinician Programmer Application Model A71200 due to a potential communication issue preventing connection with implanted neurostimulators. The agency classified the recall as Class II and ongoing.
How to tell if you have it
- Brand: Medtronic Neuromodulation
- Product: Vanta Clinician Programmer Application, Model A71200
- Software Version: 2.0.2455
- Quantity: 4386 downloaded software applications
The hazard
The Vanta Clinician Programmer Application (CP App) A71200 v2.0.2455 may be unable to connect with a Vanta Implantable Neurostimulator (INS) Model 977006 when a patient is implanted with more than one neurostimulator, according to the FDA.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Medtronic Neuromodulation has 45 other recalls on record since August 9, 2017. Other recent recalls of similar products include Medtronic Pocket Adaptor Kits with Incorrect Use-By Dates Recalled (May 13, 2026) and Medtronic SynchroMed Flex Infusion Software Issue: Steps May Not Program Correctly (April 8, 2026). A December 3, 2025 recall of the Medtronic Vanta CP App cited a risk of prolonged surgery due to functionality issues.