Medtronic Neuromodulation Medtronic InterStim INS (Model 3023) with N'Vision Inter Stim-B software supplied on the Model 8870 Version MMB_01/NNB_01 with N'Vision Clinician Programmer Model 8840 or InterStim iCon Patient Programmer Model 3037. Implantable Neurostimulator for Urinary Control. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Medtronic InterStim INS (Model 3023) with N'Vision Inter Stim-B software supplied on the Model 8870 Version MMB_01/NNB_01 with N'Vision Clinician Programmer Model 8840 or InterStim iCon Patient Programmer Model 3037. Implantable Neurostimulator for Urinary Control.
Brand
Medtronic Neuromodulation
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
All serial numbers within these catalog/model numbers are affected (Model 3023, Catalog Number 8870MMB01 and 8870NNB01)
Products Sold
All serial numbers within these catalog/model numbers are affected (Model 3023, Catalog Number 8870MMB01 and 8870NNB01)
Medtronic Neuromodulation is recalling Medtronic InterStim INS (Model 3023) with N'Vision Inter Stim-B software supplied on the Model 8870 due to Software issue may cause false low battery alert to be displayed when interrogating an Interstim Implantable Neurostimulator (Model 3023) with an N'Vi. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Software issue may cause false low battery alert to be displayed when interrogating an Interstim Implantable Neurostimulator (Model 3023) with an N'Vision Clinician Programmer (Model 8840), or with an Inter Stim iCon Patient Programmer (Model 3037).
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Begining on July 11, 2007 a letter to the physicians was sent informing them of the issue and patient management for the two issues. The letter includes a Cover Letter, A Reply Form, and two Recall letters explaining the issue in detail.
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