Recall of Device Recall Cyberonics VNS Therapy AspireSR Generator, Model 106

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
    72698
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0645-2016
  • Event Initiated Date
    2015-11-18
  • Event Date Posted
    2016-01-13
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
  • Event Terminated Date
    2017-09-06
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
  • 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
    Certain model 106 pulse generators demonstrate delays in sensing during use of the 'verify heartbeat detection' feature and exhibit the potential for decreased battery longevity.
  • Action
    Cyberonics sent out written recall notification beginning October 14, 2015, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. For further questions, please call 866-882-8804

Device

  • Model / Serial
    Serial numbers 36602, 37019, 39097, 40311, 40465
  • Product Classification
  • Device Class
    3
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    US Distributions to the states of : IL, NC, KS, and TX., and Internationally to the country of: United Kingdom.
  • Product Description
    Cyberonics Vagus Nerve Stimulator VNS Therapy AspireSR Generator, Model 106
  • Manufacturer

Manufacturer

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