Medtronic Percept PC Neurostimulator Software Issue: Connection Failure
Medtronic recalls Percept PC implantable neurostimulators due to software failure preventing device connection. Affected units have specific model and serial numbers.
Lower-risk recall
A software anomaly in the A620 Patient Programmer application was identified that results in failure to connect with the Percept PC device.
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What happened, in plain English
Medtronic is recalling Percept PC implantable neurostimulators because a software issue in the patient programmer prevents proper connection with the device. This could lead to improper treatment if the device isn't communicating correctly. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/63837-medtronic-percept-pc-neurostimulator-software-issue-connection-failure.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/63837-medtronic-percept-pc-neurostimulator-software-issue-connection-failure · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0612-2021
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“Medtronic Percept PC Neurostimulator Software Issue: Connection Failure.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/63837-medtronic-percept-pc-neurostimulator-software-issue-connection-failure. Based on FDA recall #Z-0612-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0612-2021%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The software anomaly in the A620 Patient Programmer application causes the device to fail connecting with the Percept PC. This means the neurostimulator may not function properly during therapy, potentially affecting treatment effectiveness.
Who’s affected
Patients using the Percept PC neurostimulator for conditions like Parkinson's disease or essential tremor are affected. Those with the specific model numbers and serial numbers listed in the recall are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Percept PC device has the model number B35200 and one of the listed serial numbers (NPI706941H through NPI706957H). The device is used for deep brain stimulation therapy for conditions like Parkinson's disease.
- Brand
Medtronic Neuromodulation- Product
Percept PC Implantable Neurostimulator (INS)- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Device Connection
Ensure the Percept PC device connects properly with the A620 Patient Programmer application. If connection fails, contact Medtronic for assistance.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide; the notice names 7 states.
FDA distribution: “US Nationwide distribution including in the states of Arizona, California, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Washington.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Named in the notice: Arizona, California, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Washington.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 2.4 years after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
What are the serial numbers for the recalled devices?
The serial numbers are NPI706941H, NPI707024H, NPI707000H, NPI706992H, NPI706963H, NPI706962H, NPI706987H, NPI706945H, NPI706952H, NPI706954H, NPI706955H, NPI706957H.
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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-0612-2021 (November 19, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0612-2021 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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