Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Medtronic RestoreUltra Recalled by Medtronic Neuromodulation Due to Medtronic notified customers regarding over stimulation or stimulation...

Date: September 30, 2013
Company: Medtronic Neuromodulation
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Medtronic Neuromodulation directly.

Affected Products

Medtronic RestoreUltra, model 37712, and RestoreSensor, model 37714, Multi-program Rechargeable Neurostimulator for Spinal Cord Stimulation. Medtronic implantable neurostimulation system is indicated for spinal cord stimulation (SCS) systems as an aid in the management of chronic, intractable pain of the trunk and/or limbs-including unilateral or bilateral pain associated with the following conditions: - Failed Back Syndrome (FBS) or low back syndrome or failed back - Radicular pain syndrome or radiculopathies resulting in pain secondary to FBS or herniated disk - Postlaminectomy pain - Multiple back operations - Unsuccessful disk surgery - Degenerative Disk Disease (DDD)/herniated disk pain refractory to conservative and surgical interventions - Peripheral causalgia - Epidural fibrosis - Arachnoiditis or lumbar adhesive arachnoiditis - Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), or causalgia

Quantity: 64,163

Why Was This Recalled?

Medtronic notified customers regarding over stimulation or stimulation in the wrong area related to select Medtronic neurostimulators. Upon a specific set of conditions, typically related to device recovery from an over discharge, there is a potential for over stimulation or stimulation directed to a lead electrode other than what was intended.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Medtronic Neuromodulation

Medtronic Neuromodulation has 95 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report