The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1535-2021·Announced 2021-05-12

Medtronic Intellis Recharger Recalled for Potential Unintended Heating

Medtronic is recalling 79,616 Intellis Model 97755 Rechargers worldwide due to a potential for unintended heating.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (potential heating) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Medtronic Neuromodulation is recalling the Intellis Model 97755 Recharger. This device is designed to charge specific Medtronic rechargeable neurostimulators, including the Intellis with AdaptiveStim Technology Model 97715 and the Intellis Model 97716 Implanted Neurostimulators.

The recall is being conducted because there is a potential for unintended heating to occur with the recharger. The agency has classified this as a Class II recall. A total of 79,616 units were distributed worldwide, and the recall applies to all serial numbers.

Consumers who possess this device should stop using it and contact Medtronic Neuromodulation for instructions on how to proceed.

The recalled product

Product
Intellis Model 97755 Recharger - Product Usage: designed to charge the following Medtronic rechargeable neurostimulators:  Intellis with AdaptiveStim Technology Model 97715 Implanted Neurostimulator  Intellis Model 97716 Implanted Neurostimulator.
Affected units
79,616

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • All serial numbers

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.