Z-0905-06

Medtronic Model 37711 Restore Neurostimulator. The Restore Neurostimulator is an implanted, rechargeable...

Name: Z-0905-06 Medtronic Model 37711 Restore Neurostimulator. The Restore Neurostimulator is an implanted, rechargeable...
Creator: Medtronic Inc, Neurological & Spinal Division
Published: 2005-11-22
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Medtronic Neuromodulation / initiated 2005-11-22 / Terminated / root cause: software

FDA source

Medtronic Inc, Neurological & Spinal Division began a recall of Medtronic Model 37711 Restore Neurostimulator. The Restore Neurostimulator is an implanted, rechargeable neurostimulator which provides pain management therapy on 2005-11-22. The reason FDA records is "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...". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as software.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-0905-06
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2005-11-22
Posted: 2006-05-25
Terminated: 2006-12-26
Recalling firm: Medtronic Neuromodulation
Product: Medtronic Model 37711 Restore Neurostimulator. The Restore Neurostimulator is an implanted, rechargeable neurostimulator which provides pain management therapy.
Product code: GZB Stimulator, Spinal-Cord, Implanted (Pain Relief)
Reason for recall: 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.
Root cause tag: software
FDA root cause: Other
Action: 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.
Quantity in commerce: 101 devices affected
Distribution: Nationwide (AZ, CA, FL, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, and WI).
Product codes and lots: 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

Product code GZB

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Data as of 2026-09-30, the FDA export date for this dataset. Page last changed 2026-09-05. View this recall on fda.gov (opens on fda.gov)