Events

Recall of Algovita Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) System

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Nuvectra.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    75459
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0781-2017
  • Event Initiated Date
    2016-10-11
  • Event Date Posted
    2016-12-17
  • Event Status
    Open, Classified
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=150431
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Stimulator, spinal-cord, totally implanted for pain relief - Product Code LGW
  • Reason
    Nuvectra is conducting a recall due to two clinical risks that are associated with certain percutaneous leads currently being used in the algovita spinal cord stimulation system. it has been reported that in some percutaneous leads, the stylet protruded beyond the distal lead tip.
  • Action
    Nuvectra field sales associate or contracted distributor were sent a Nuvectra Urgent Field Safety Notice (Field Action Number: 2016-03) on 10/11/2016 via Fed-Ex. The letter provided background information, described the problem, & the product involved in the recall. The letter listed the potential clinical implications, rate of occurrence, recommendations and mitigations and action needed. Provided consignees with notices for them to deliver to physicians as well as Response forms for them and the physician. For questions contact Kathy Jo Fahery +01.763.951.8219.

Device

Algovita Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) System
  • Model / Serial
    Lot Numbers: W2886402 , W2888100 , W2904692, W2909622 , W2909623 , W2912562 , W2918496, W2918506 , W2930816, W2930816 , W2938384 , W2939156 , W2943651 , W2946424 , W2952157 , W2964008 , W2964009, W2964009 , W2964010, W2964010 , W2964011 , W2972187 , W2978500 , W2981155, W2981155 , W2988382, W2988382 , W3040781 , W3041965, W3041965 , W3043467, W3048908, W3052511 , W3052514, W3052515 , W3057023, W3057024, W3057027, W3057033, W3057033 , W3063066, W3063073, W3063073 , W3088964, W3110760 , W3111249, W3114108, W3119243, W3123219 , W3123220, W3123220 , W3124197, W3127472, W3127472 , W3127473, W3133254, W3133264 , W3135521, W3232789, W3232789 , W3232790, W3232791, W3232792, W3232792 , W3236234, W3236235, W3236237, W3236239, W3236239 , W3321458 , W3321459 , W3321460 , W3321461 , W3321463 , W3321464, W3324818 , W3324820, W3324821 , W3324826 , W3324827, W3324829 , W3324830 , W3335022, W3335022 , W3335027, W3335033 , W3335041 , W3335050, W3335050 , W3335055, W3335055 , W3343777, W3343777 , W3348715 , W3356371, W3356371 , W3357155, W3357155 , W3357157 , W3357159, W3357159 , W3357160 , W3357162, W3357164 , W3357167, W3357169 , W3362186 , W3362187, W3362187 , W3362188, W3362188 , W3362209 , W3374818 , W3374820, W3374821 , W3374823 , W3378359, W3378360, W3389104, W3389105 , W3389112, W3389117 , W3393665 , W3393666 , W3393667, W3393668 , W3396586 , W3396603, W3396608, W3396609 , W3399272 , W3424531, W3424531 , W3424542, W3424565 , W3424585, W3424586, W3424586 , W3424589, W3424591 , W3424593, W3424599, W3424602, W3424616 , W3424623 , W3424627 , W3442616 , W3442617, W3442617 , W3442618, W3442618 , W3442619 , W3448170, W3448171, W3448172 , W3448173 , W3448174 , W3454201 , W3454202 , W3462791 , W3462792 , W3462794, W3462795, W3462795 , W3462796, W3462797, W3462798, W3472638, W3472639, W3472639 , W3472640 , W3472641, W3472641 , W3475288, W3475289, W3475289 , W3475290, W3475290 , W3475291, W3475291 , W3493137, W3498560, W3498562, W3498564, W3504760, W3504762, W3504763, W3504766 , W3506847, W3506848, W3506851, W3536038 , W3536039, W3536039 , W3539484, W3540924.
  • Product Classification
    Neurological Devices
  • Device Class
    3
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    US: Nationwide (CA, TX, KY, FL, IL,PA,OH, GA, NJ, NC, KS, AR, CO, NE, NY, VA, AZ, OK). OUS: Germany
  • Product Description
    Algovita Spinal Cord Stimulation System, Percutaneous Leads, 8-Electrode Percutaneous Lead Kit; || Algovita Spinal Cord Stimulation System Percutaneous Leads, 12-Electrode Percutaneous Lead Kit; || Algovita Spinal Cord Stimulation System Percutaneous Trial Leads, 8-electrode Lead Kit; || Algovita Spinal Cord Stimulation System Percutaneous Trial Leads, 12-electrode Lead Kit. || Model Number (s) 112x-xx (CT), 108x-xx(T). || These are part of the Algovita Spinal Cord Stimulation System. || The Algovita Spinal Cord Stimulation system consists of a stimulator (EPG or IPG) that is physically and electrically connected to one or more leads inserted into the patient s spinal epidural space. The lead delivers electrical stimulation originating at the stimulator with the purpose of blocking pain signals going to the patient s brain. The stimulators are rechargeable, and the frequency of recharging is dependent on || individual patient s use of the system.
  • Manufacturer
    Nuvectra

Manufacturer

Nuvectra
  • Manufacturer Address
    Nuvectra, 10675 Naples St NE, Blaine MN 55449-5802
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Nuvectra Corporation
  • Source
    USFDA