Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Medtronic Neuromodulation A71200 Vanta" Clinician Programmer Application version recall: Complaints received that Vanta A71200 CP App does not function as intended

Recall published 9 months ago

Complaints received that Vanta A71200 CP App does not function as intended during use. There is a potential for prolonged or postponed surgical procedure.

The hazard: Device safety concern

A device recall was filed for this product. For anything implanted or relied on daily, the clinician comes before the paperwork.

What the notice says: Complaints received that Vanta A71200 CP App does not function as intended during use. There is a potential for prolonged or postponed surgical procedure.

Why it matters: The FDA recorded an enforcement action against this device. Most device recalls are corrections rather than removals, so the device often stays in use while the manufacturer issues a fix.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1043-2026
Published
January 21, 2026
Risk level
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Medtronic Neuromodulation
Product type
Medical devices
Units affected
7123
Distribution
Nationwide
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
version 2.0.2465 and 2.0.2683 UDI-DI (GTIN) 00763000520083 Affected product is the software. Implanted Vanta Neurostimulator devices are not affected.
UPC codes
00763000520083

Products covered by this recall

A71200 Vanta" Clinician Programmer Application (CP App) version 2.0.2465 and 2.0.2683, Product number A71200. Software is deployed and operated on Samsung tablets (CFN CT900).

Check your product

The notice names 2 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 00763000520083

Model or item number

On the rating label, the box or the instruction sheet.

  • A71200. Software

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Device enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Device

Medtronic Neuromodulation — A device recall was filed for this product. For anything implanted or relied on daily, the clinician comes before the paperwork.

  1. Match the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers on your device against the identifiers on this page.
  2. If you are a facility, quarantine affected stock and log the correction.
  3. Report device problems to the FDA through MedWatch.
  4. If the device is implanted or you depend on it daily, speak to your clinician before changing how you use it.

Claiming on a recalled device

Device recalls are tracked by serial and lot number, so your claim moves faster if you lead with those.

  • Have the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers ready before you call — they are on the device label or its box.
  • Ask explicitly whether your unit is in the affected range; many recalls cover only part of a model line.
  • If you need the device daily, ask what interim arrangement they offer while the remedy is carried out.
  • Log the date, the name and the reference number of every call. Device recalls can run for months.

Company contact: Medtronic Neuromodulation — 7000 Central Ave Ne, Minneapolis, MN, 55432-3568

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Medtronic Neuromodulation medical devices recalled?

Complaints received that Vanta A71200 CP App does not function as intended during use. There is a potential for prolonged or postponed surgical procedure. Complaints received that Vanta A71200 CP App does not function as intended during use. There is a potential for prolonged or postponed surgical procedure.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 00763000520083; model number A71200. Software. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Match the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers on your device against the identifiers on this page.

Can I get my money back?

Have the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers ready before you call — they are on the device label or its box.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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