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Medtronic Neuromodulation: Model 37751 Recharger Product Usage: The Medtronic 37751 Recharger is a hand-held device used to charge the battery in a patient s neurostimulator. It includes a display to provide information on the charging system. The charging system consists of the Model 37751 Recharger, an AC power supply and power cord (Model 37761) and an antenna.

Recall number
Z-0700-2017
Recalling firm
Medtronic Neuromodulation
Product
Model 37751 Recharger Product Usage: The Medtronic 37751 Recharger is a hand-held device used to charge the battery in a patient s neurostimulator. It includes a display to provide information on the charging system. The charging system consists of the Model 37751 Recharger, an AC power supply and power cord (Model 37761) and an antenna.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2016-10-03
Posted
not on file
Terminated
2022-05-04
Reason
Medtronic has identified an increased number of complaints from customers involving reports of Rechargers (Medtronic Model 37751 Recharger, which is included in Models 37754 and 97754 Charging Systems,Spinal Cord Stimulation)that are in an unresponsive error state, where the Recharger is non-functional with a blank display screen and is beeping every 5 seconds. Medtronic has determined all Rechargers manufactured starting in November 2014 (indicated by serial numbers beginning with NKA4 or NKU4) are more susceptible to this error state.
Root cause
Software change control
Action
Consignees were sent a series of documents which included an introductory Medtronic and "Urgent Medical Device Correction" letters dated September 2016. The urgent letters included one for Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) and one for Spinal Cord Stimulation(SCS) . Each letter was addressed to Healthcare Professional. Only physicians associated with both SCS and DBS therapy received the cover letter. The letters provided information on "Background, Issues Mitigation, Recommendation, Additional Information and Patient Notification (DBS). Requested consignees to complete and return the Physician /HCP Reply Form. For questions contact Medtronic Technical Services at 1-800-707-0933 weekdays 7 am to 6pm, CT.
Quantity
42,887
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide including DC OUS: Canada and others.
Lot, serial or model codes
serial numbers beginning with NKA4 or NKU4
510(k) numbers
not on file
PMA numbers
["P960009S051"]
Product code
MHY
Firm FEI
2182207
Firm city
Minneapolis
Firm state
MN
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
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