FDA Recall Terminated

VNS Therapy DemiPulse Generator Model 103 and VNS Therapy DemiPulse Duo Generator Model 104; CYBERONICS, INC.

Recall: Z-1526-2015 · Initiated March 6, 2015

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1526-2015
Event Number
70804
Firm
Cyberonics, Inc
FEI Number
1000117004
Product Code
LYJ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
March 6, 2015
Posted
April 27, 2015
Terminated
October 9, 2015
Address
100 Cyberonics Blvd, Houston, TX, 77058-2069

Description

VNS Therapy DemiPulse Generator Model 103 and VNS Therapy DemiPulse Duo Generator Model 104; CYBERONICS, INC.

Reason

The pulse generators have a lower battery longevity than specified in their design requirement as a result of the devices being inadvertently left in a programmed ON state during manufacture.

Action

On 03/6/2015, the recalling firm sent a recall notification letter to their consignees. The letter included an effectiveness card which is to be signed by the consignee and returned to the recalling firm.

Distribution

AR, TX, GA, CA, MI, IN, FL, AZ, NV

Quantity

13 units