Events

Recall of Device Recall VNS Therapy Demipulse Generator and VNS Therapy Demipulse Duo Generator

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
    54020
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0642-2010
  • Event Initiated Date
    2009-11-20
  • Event Date Posted
    2010-01-14
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2012-07-24
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=87244
  • 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
    Autonomic Nerve Stimulator Implanted For Epilepsy - Product Code LYJ
  • Reason
    Under certain conditions, product's battery life can be reduced.
  • Action
    Firm sent "An Important Safety Notice" letter to all physicians explaining events, risks presented and recommended actions. Letter was mailed November 20, 2009. Physicians should complete and return the effectiveness card as soon as possible to acknowledge that you have read and understood the Safety Alert Letter. If further information is needed, customers in the US can contact Clinical Technical Support at 866-882-8804 or via email at clinicaltechnicalservices@cyberonics.com.

Device

Device Recall VNS Therapy Demipulse Generator and VNS Therapy Demipulse Duo Generator
  • Model / Serial
    Model 103: Manufactured from 1/25/2007 - present; Model 104: Manufactured from 1/25/2007 - present.
  • Product Classification
    Neurological Devices
  • Device Class
    3
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution -- USA, Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Columbia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Kuwait, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Panama, Portugal, Republic of Germany, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, UAE, United Kingdom, and Venezuela.
  • Product Description
    VNS Therapy Demipulse Generator, Model 103 and VNS Therapy Demipulse Duo Generator, Model 104. || The Cyberonics VNS Therapy system consists of an implantable VNS Therapy Generator, the VNS Therapy Lead, and the external programming system used to change stimulation settings The Demipulse Generator is an implantable multiprogrammable, device that delivers electrical signals to the vagus nerve. Electrical signals are delivered from the Demipulse Generator to the vagus nerve by the lead. The lead and the Pulse Generator make up the implantable portion of the VNS Therapy System. The external programming system includes the Programming Wand, the programming software, and a compatible computer. The programming software is used with the Programming Wand to allow a physician to read and change the Demipulse Generator settings transcutaneously. || 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.
  • 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