Azure S DR MRI SureScan (Medtronic) – Battery Failure Risk (2025)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
This AI-generated summary is provided for general informational purposes only and is derived from publicly available recall notices. It supplements but does not replace official agency classifications or safety instructions.
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Azure S DR MRI SureScan, Product number W3DR01
Brand
Medtronic, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Serial numbers RNJ108800G, RNJ108808G, serial numbers: RNJ108803G RNJ108804G RNJ108820G
Products Sold
Serial numbers RNJ108800G, RNJ108808G, RNJ108810G UDI-DI 00763000956004 ***Updated 10/14/25*** Scope expanded to include implanted devices, serial numbers: RNJ108803G RNJ108804G RNJ108820G
Medtronic, Inc. is recalling Azure S DR MRI SureScan, Product number W3DR01 due to Identified devices may experience sudden battery power failure without alarm, power supply power-on-resets, and interruption of therapy. Potential pat. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Identified devices may experience sudden battery power failure without alarm, power supply power-on-resets, and interruption of therapy. Potential patient harms include insufficient pacing support leading to cardiac arrest, syncope, or hospitalization; or system revision (explant/replacement) leading to infection, hematoma, or temporary impairment.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Firm notified consignees of the recall on April 29, 2025 via letters titled "Urgent Medical Device Recall". Customers were instructed to identify the affected product and return to Medtronic. If you have any questions regarding this communication, please contact your Medtronic Field Representative ***Updated 10/14/25*** Firm expanded action to include three implanted devices. Consignees were notified on September 29, 2025. Consignees were instructed to utilize the CareLink remote monitoring system and inform a Medtronic Representative if a return of patient symptoms occurs or any unexpected device behaviors occur, including but not limited to: device resets or unexpected pacing diagnostics, with or without an alert. If the clinician assesses that prophylactic replacement of the device is necessary, standard warranty will apply. Medtronic will provide a replacement Azure S DR and a TYRXTM absorbable antibacterial envelope at no cost.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026