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Z-0293-2022Class II

Medtronic Wireless Recharger Model WR9220 included in the RS5200 Recharger Kit used by the InterStim Micro...

Medtronic Neuromodulation / initiated 2021-11-04 / Open, Classified

Medtronic Neuromodulation began a recall of Medtronic Wireless Recharger Model WR9220 included in the RS5200 Recharger Kit used by the InterStim Micro (Model 97810) implantable neurostimulator on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "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". As of , the recall status on record is Open, Classified.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0293-2022
Classification
Class II
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated
Posted
Recalling firm
Medtronic Neuromodulation
Product
Medtronic Wireless Recharger Model WR9220 included in the RS5200 Recharger Kit used by the InterStim Micro (Model 97810) implantable neurostimulator.
Product code
EZW Stimulator, Electrical, Implantable, For Incontinence
Reason for 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.
FDA root cause
Other
Action
The recalling firm issued undated letters on 11/4/2021 via USPS Priority Shipping. The recalling firm has three different letters addressed to the Healthcare Professional depending upon the type of device the wireless recharger is used with (InterStim Micro, product number RS5200; Activa RC, product number RS6200; or RestoreUltra & RestoreSensor, Product number RS7200, which is currently not distributed in the U.S. at this time). The letter gives an issue overview and provides requested actions. Those actions include reinforcing the instructions in the enclosed Patient Quick User Guide with their patients and to attempt to reset the WR if the device appears unresponsive. If the problem is not resolved, then contact information is provided for Medtronic Technical Services. A customer confirmation form dated November 2021 was enclosed to acknowledge the consignee has received the letter.
Quantity in commerce
10,081 devices
Distribution
US Nationwide, including PR. There was government distribution but no military distribution was identified.
Product codes and lots
UDI 00763000186265

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-0293-2022
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-0293-2022Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-0294-2022Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-0295-2022Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated