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Cyberonics VNS Therapy Programmer, Model 3000, v1.0 System recall — FDA Z-2255-2018

Certain Model 3000 programming events can result in miscalculation of parameters stored in the Models 103, 104, 105, and 106 generators. During these…

Class IIclassification
Z-2255-2018official record ID
Jun 27, 2018report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-2255-2018
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmCyberonics, Inc.
Report dateJun 27, 2018
Recall initiation dateNov 13, 2017
Quantity252
LocationHouston, TX, United States

Official product description

VNS Therapy Programmer, Model 3000, v1.0 System

Why the product was recalled

Certain Model 3000 programming events can result in miscalculation of parameters stored in the Models 103, 104, 105, and 106 generators. During these programming events, the miscalculations can lead to: " Delivery of more stimulation than intended, resulting in painful stimulation or other common side effects (Model 106 only); " No stimulation in the case of device disablement (Burst Watchdog Timeout), resulting in no therapy to the patient (Model 106 only); " Delivery of less stimulation than intended, resulting in therapeutic settings not being achieved within device specification (Models 103, 104, 105, or 106); and/or " Delays or absence of the 75% and 50% battery life indicators displayed by the programming software (Models 103, 104, 105, or 106).

Distribution information

AL, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, ME, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NY, PA, TN, TN, TX, UT, WA and WI

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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