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Cyberonics Vagus Nerve Stimulator VNS Therapy AspireSR Generator, Model 106

FDA device recall Z-0645-2016 · posted 2016-01-13 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Cyberonics, Inc
Reason for recall
Certain Model 106 Pulse Generators demonstrate delays in sensing during use of the 'Verify Heartbeat Detection' feature and exhibit the potential for decreased battery longevity.
Action taken
Cyberonics sent out written recall notification beginning October 14, 2015, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. For further questions, please call 866-882-8804
Root cause
Manufacturing material removal
Status
Terminated
Product code
LYJ
Quantity affected
29 units
Distribution
US Distributions to the states of : IL, NC, KS, and TX., and Internationally to the country of: United Kingdom.
Date initiated
2015-11-18
Date posted
2016-01-13
Date terminated
2017-09-06
Location
Houston, TX

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