FDA recall record

Synapse Biomedical NeuRx Diaphragm Pacing System (NeuRx DPS) External Pulse Generator (EPG) recall — FDA Z-1561-2022

Due to a defect identified on the EPG controller printed circuit board assembly, device performance may degrade over time. Depending on the failure mode,…

Class Iclassification
Z-1561-2022official record ID
Aug 31, 2022report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1561-2022
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass I
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmSynapse Biomedical Inc.
Report dateAug 31, 2022
Recall initiation dateJul 11, 2022
Quantity118 (112 US, 6 OUS)
LocationOberlin, OH, United States

Official product description

NeuRx Diaphragm Pacing System (NeuRx DPS) External Pulse Generator (EPG), Part No. 23-0021.

Why the product was recalled

Due to a defect identified on the EPG controller printed circuit board assembly, device performance may degrade over time. Depending on the failure mode, potential adverse events include pain, muscle fatigue and decreased breathing effectiveness, arrhythmia or cardiac arrest, or the device may stop unexpectedly.

Distribution information

distribution to US states of AL, CO, IL, FL, GA, MD, MN, NC, NJ, OH, PA, and SC; Germany and Kuwait. ***Updated 3/28/23 - Product was not distributed to United Arab Emirates. Product was distributed to Kuwait.*** Updated 9.14.23 - 1 patient in Germany, 1 patient in the Czech Republic, 1 distributor in Kuwait

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: E-Mail.

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