Cyberonics VNS Therapy AspireSR, Model 106 Generator, 26-0007-8400/1. The firm name on the label is CYBERONICS, INC., Houston, TX. Vagus nerve stimulator.
- Company
- Livanova Usa, Inc.
- Recall Initiated
- November 16, 2018
- Terminated
- December 12, 2022
- Recall Number
- Z-0869-2020
- Quantity
- 745 devices
- Firm Location
- Houston, TX
Reason for Recall
This recall is an expansion of Z-3019-2017 and Z-3020-2017, which was initiated to fix the devices premature battery depletion, caused by electrical leakage on the circuit board assemblies of the Models 105 and 106 generators. *Note this recall occurred in November 2018.
Distribution
Distribution US nationwide, including Puerto Rico. There was no foreign/military/government consignees.
Lot / Code Info
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The expiration date range is 9/30/2016-2/28/2017.
Root Cause
Manufacturing material removal
Action Taken
The recalling firm issued Dear Doctor letters dated 11/16/2018 explaining the reason for the voluntary correction and pointing out a correction was previously initiated in June, 2017, related to this issue for devices distributed prior to October, 2015.