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High RiskFDAfda-Z-1147-2015ELECTRICAL SHOCK

The Medtronic, Quadripolar ITREL 3 IPG, Model 7425, is a multiprogrammable device designed for use in the Stimulation of the Central Nerv...

Units Affected
396,975
Recall Date
January 9, 2015
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Electrical Shock

FDA Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1147-2015.

Current labeling indicates that cycling improves device longevity in every programming scenario. However, enabling cycling at certain parameter settings may decrease the device battery longevity. With cycling enabled, longevity estimate displayed on the Model 8840Programmer may be inaccurate.

Corrective Action (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1147-2015.

Recall terminated by FDA.

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  1. Do not stop, change, or discard your prescription on your own.
  2. Call your doctor or pharmacist and ask whether this FDA notice applies to your prescription (have the brand name, dosage, and lot number ready if you can find them).
  3. Follow your clinician's guidance on whether to continue, switch, or return the product.
  4. If you have experienced a reaction, seek medical care and report it to the FDA via MedWatch.
  5. For the official FDA notice, visit the FDA recalls page.

Consumer Contact (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1147-2015.

Medtronic Neuromodulation

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Medtronic Neuromodulation Recall FAQ

Medtronic Neuromodulation is the subject of a medical devices safety report: The Medtronic, Quadripolar ITREL 3 IPG, Model 7425, is a multiprogrammable device designed for use in the Stimulation of the Central Nerv.... The notice was published on January 9, 2015 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 396,975 units are potentially affected.