Medtronic Wireless Recharger Model WR9200: Unresponsive if Charging Steps Not Followed
Medtronic recalls wireless rechargers (WR9200) for RestoreUltra and RestoreSensor devices that become unresponsive if charging steps aren't followed. Affected units include specific implantable neurostimulators.
Lower-risk recall
The wireless rechargers (WR; WR9200 and WR9220; included in the Recharger Kits) become unresponsive if the charging steps, indicated in the Recharger Patient User Guide, are not followed.
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What happened, in plain English
Medtronic is recalling wireless rechargers (WR9200) that come with certain implantable neurostimulators. If users don't follow the charging steps in the Recharger Patient User Guide, the device may become unresponsive. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/61570-medtronic-wireless-recharger-model-wr9200-unresponsive-if-charging-steps-not.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/61570-medtronic-wireless-recharger-model-wr9200-unresponsive-if-charging-steps-not · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0295-2022
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“Medtronic Wireless Recharger Model WR9200: Unresponsive if Charging Steps Not Followed.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/61570-medtronic-wireless-recharger-model-wr9200-unresponsive-if-charging-steps-not. Based on FDA recall #Z-0295-2022 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0295-2022%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The wireless recharger becomes unresponsive if the charging steps in the Recharger Patient User Guide are not followed. This could lead to the device not working properly when needed.
Who’s affected
Users of RestoreUltra (Model 37712), RestoreSensor (Model 37714), and specific MRI-compatible models with the WR9200 recharger are affected. Patients with these implantable neurostimulators are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the WR9200 recharger model included in the RS7200 Recharger Kit. Affected units are used with RestoreUltra (Model 37712), RestoreSensor (Model 37714), and specific MRI-compatible models.
- Brand
Medtronic- Category
Medical device
All 3 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Ongoing- Distribution
US Nationwide, including PR. There was government distribution but no military distribution was identified.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Z-0293-2022 | Medtronic Wireless Recharger Model WR9220 included in the RS5200 Recharger Kit used by the InterStim Micro (Model 97810) implantable neurostimulator.; UDI 00763000186265 | 10,081 devices |
| Z-0294-2022 | Medtronic Wireless Recharger Model WR9200 included in the RS6200 Recharger Kit used by the Activa RC (Model 37612) implantable neurostimulator.; UDI 00763000185152 | 6,406 devices |
| Z-0295-2022 | Medtronic Wireless Recharger Model WR9200 included in the RS7200 Recharger Kit used by the RestoreUltra (Model 37712), RestoreSensor (Model 37714), Restore Ultra SureScan MRI (Model 97712), and RestoreSensor SureScan MRI (Model 97714) implantable neurostimulators.; UDI 00763000217921 | 10 devices |
What to do — step by step
Check Charging Instructions
Review the Recharger Patient User Guide to ensure charging steps are followed correctly.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide.
FDA distribution: “US Nationwide, including PR. There was government distribution but no military distribution was identified.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 27 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.
Questions people ask
Do I need to stop using the device?
No, the recall does not require stopping use. Following the charging steps in the guide ensures the device remains responsive.
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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-0295-2022 (November 4, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0295-2022 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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