FDA Recall Terminated

Auria PowerPak, Model CI-7400-xxx where xxx denotes color/cable length options.

Recall: Z-1332-04 · Initiated July 27, 2004

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1332-04
Event Number
29687
Firm
Advanced Bionics Corporation
FEI Number
1000220815
Product Code
MCM
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
July 27, 2004
Posted
August 10, 2004
Terminated
March 23, 2012
Address
12740 San Fernando Rd, Sylmar, CA, 91342-3728

Description

Auria PowerPak, Model CI-7400-xxx where xxx denotes color/cable length options.

Reason

Battery pack may overheat and cause patient burns.

Action

Notification letters were sent to all users and affiliates on July 27, 2004. Initially customers were informed that they will receive a retrofit kit. Firm decided to actually recall the battery packs and sent recall letters on August 10, 2004. All Auria Battery Packs are to be returned per instructions in the recall letters. Firm rerecalled powerpaks that had been repaired since FDA review has found that repairs are not sufficent to address all potential adverse events concieveable. The latest recall letter was sent May 11-12, 2005

Distribution

Nationwide and Canada

Quantity

2458