FDA Recall Terminated

Eon Mini - 3788 (IPG), Eon Mini system is indicated as an aid in the management of chronic intractable pain of the trunk and/or limbs including unilateral or bilateral pain associated with the following: failed back, surgery syndrome, intractable low back and leg pain.

Recall: Z-1836-2013 · Initiated July 26, 2012

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1836-2013
Event Number
63108
Firm
St. Jude Medical
FEI Number
1627487
Product Code
LGW
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
July 26, 2012
Posted
July 31, 2013
Terminated
August 21, 2015
Address
6901 Preston Rd, Plano, TX, 75024-2508

Description

Eon Mini - 3788 (IPG), Eon Mini system is indicated as an aid in the management of chronic intractable pain of the trunk and/or limbs including unilateral or bilateral pain associated with the following: failed back, surgery syndrome, intractable low back and leg pain.

Reason

As part of St. Jude Medical's routine tracking and product monitoring, they have received a total of 214 reports, out of 34,617 Eon Mini IPGs, that lost the ability to communicate or recharge due to an inner battery weld issue resulting in loss of pain relief and subsequent explant. Explant surgery, as with any surgery, presents a risk to patient health. Adverse events associated with an unplanne

Action

St. Jude Medical sent a Important Medical Device Recall Advisory dated July 26, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. To further assist in your patient care we are providing you with a list of all serial numbers we show have been distributed to you. ( See Attachment A ). Further questions please call (972) 309-2154.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution--USA (nationwide) including Puerto Rico and the countries of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, canada, Colombia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Saudi, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United Kingdom.

Quantity

34,617