FDA Device

Medtronic Model 37711 Restore Neurostimulator. The Restore Neurostimulator is an implanted, rechargeable neurostimulator which provides pain management therapy.

Hazard

A limited number of Model 37711 Restore Neurostimulators have an incorrect internal memory parameter that causes the device to indicate it is fully recharged when it may only be 80% to 90% recharged. This anomaly does not affect patient safety. This anomoly can be corrected by reprogramming the Restore Neurostimulator using specific software.

What You Should Do

Remedy

A 'Customer Communication' letter was sent to Medtronic field personnel to hand-carry into the affected accounts; customer contact began on 11/22/2005. The letter explains the patients implanted with these devices likely will only be able to recharge their neurostimulator to about 80-90% of a full charge. This anomaly does not affect device safety or effectiveness but Medtronic will re-program them upon request for customer satisfaction. The letter will be followed by scheduled on-site visit to reset the internal memory parameter of the neurostimulator.

Products

Medtronic Model 37711 Restore Neurostimulator. The Restore Neurostimulator is an implanted, rechargeable neurostimulator which provides pain management therapy.
Brand
Medtronic Inc, Neurological & Spinal Division
UPC
NJH701951H thru NJH801963H, NJH701965H, NJH701967H thru NJH701969H, NJH701971H thru NJH701975H, NJH701978H thru NJH701986H, NJH702007H, NJH702008H, NJH702028H, NJH702029H, NJH702032H, NJH702033H, NJH702035H, NJH702036H, NJH702038H, NJH702039H, NJH702044H, NJH702045H, NJH702144H, NJH702145H, NJH702146H, NJH702150H, NJH702152H, NJH702153H, NJH702157H, NJH702158H, NJH702159H, NJH702160H, NJH702162H, NJH702163H, NJH702164H, NJH702166H, NJH702168H, NJH702169H, NJH702171H thru NJH702175H, NJH702183H, NJH702184H, NJH702213H, NJH702215H, NJH702216H, NJH702263H, NJH702324H, NJH702425H, NJH702427H, NJH702428H, NJH702429H, NJH702434H, NJH702436H, NJH702438H, NJH702439H, NJH702441H, NJH702443H, NJH702447H, NJH702451H, NJH702452H, NJH702455H, NJH702458H, NJH702487H, NJH702765H, NJH702772H, NJH702809H, NJH702834H, NJH702852, NJH702862H, NJH702863H, NJH702919H, NJH702980, NJH702982H, NJH702990H, NJH702993H, NJH702999H, NJH703001H

Units Affected

101 devices affected