Events

Recall of Device Recall Cyberonics

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

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
    59139
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0005-2012
  • Event Initiated Date
    2011-05-06
  • Event Date Posted
    2011-10-04
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2012-12-04
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=101351
  • 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, autonomic nerve, implanted for epilepsy - Product Code LYJ
  • Reason
    An investigation was initiated based on a report from the field in which an intensive follow-up indicator (ifi) message was unexpectedly received by a medical professional when using model 250 version 8.0 software to interrogate a patient's model 103 generator.
  • Action
    The firm, Cyberonics Inc., initiated containment actions on March 17, 2011 to prevent additional affected devices from being shipped. The firm initiated contact with implanting facilities in the United States on May 6, 2011 and international facilities and distributors on May 10, 2011 to remove product from the field that has not yet been implanted. Additionally, a "Field Safety Alert" letter was sent to all affected medical professionals. The letter identifies the affected product, the issue, and the action(s) to be taken by the physicians. Consignees are instructed to complete and return an attached Effectiveness Check Form. If assistance is needed physicians may contact Clinical Technical Support at 866-882-8804 or via email at clinicaltechnicalservices@cyberonics.com

Device

Device Recall Cyberonics
  • Model / Serial
    Serial #'s: 2181, 3427, 3902, 4082, 4083, 4116, 4129, 4132, 4158, 4177, 4185, 4204, 4235, 4304, 4351, 4495, 4591, 4610, 4621, 4716, 4728, 4737, 4823, 4834, 4855, 4904, 5105, 5165, 5220, 6039, 6046, 6121, 6124, 6234, 6343, 6513, 6552, 6625, 6674, 6680, 6682, 6700, 6715, 7662, 7738, 7875, 8008, 8163,8820, 8971, 9010, 9171, 9213, 9215, 9217, 9222, 9241, 9260, 9283, 9312, 9333, 9398, 9442, 9451, 9547, 9552, 12590, 12672, 18644, 21949, 22061, 22177, 22455, 22814, 23267, 23736, 25079, 25125, 25545, 25888, 26212, 26254, 26346, 26513, 26527, 26847, 26912, 26932, 27012, 27026, 27127, and 32232.
  • Product Classification
    Neurological Devices
  • Device Class
    3
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) including the states of AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, KS, OH, AR, MA, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, WA, WI and WV. Products were also distributed to WASHINGTON DC and Puerto Rico and the countries of: Austria, Belgium, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and United Kingdom.
  • Product Description
    VNS Therapy Demipulse Model 103 Generator Cyberonics, Inc. Houston, Texas, Model 103 Generators are provided in a sterile single use packages as part of the VNS Therapy System. Product labeling may be found at http://us.cyberonics.com/en/vns-therapy-for-epilepsy/healthcare-professionals/vns-therapy/manuals-page. || Product Usage: The VNS Therapy System is indicated for use as an adjunctive therapy in reducing the frequency of seizures in adults and adolescents over 12 years of age with partial onset seizures, which are refractory to antiepileptic medications and for the adjunctive long-term treatment of chronic or recurrent depression for patients 18 years of age or older who are experiencing a major depressive episode and have not had an adequate response to four or more adequate antidepressant treatments.
  • Manufacturer
    Cyberonics, Inc

Manufacturer

Cyberonics, Inc
  • Manufacturer Address
    Cyberonics, Inc, 100 Cyberonics Blvd, Houston TX 77058-2069
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    LivaNova PLC
  • Source
    USFDA