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Cyberonics Neuro Cyberonics Prosthesis System NCP Bipolar Lead, Model #300; Sterile, Single use only; Distributed by Cyb

FDA device recall Z-0171-2008 · posted 2007-11-28 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Cyberonics, Inc
Reason for recall
Dissolution/Fractures to the leads of the VNS Therapy System
Action taken
Cyberonics issued a correction notice (Safety Alert) to physicians in June of 2007, informing them of the present labeling and including updated labeling to provide instructions on how to detect lead fractures and how to minimize risk to patients.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
LYJ
Quantity affected
21,419 units.
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA and countries of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czech Rep, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ind
Date initiated
2007-08-02
Date posted
2007-11-28
Date terminated
2009-10-05
Location
Houston, TX

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