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Cyberonics VNS Therapy System, Model 250-''HAND HELD'' programming software v6.1, v6.1.7, v7.0 and v7.1.3; manufactured

FDA device recall Z-0341-2007 · posted 2007-01-25 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Cyberonics, Inc
Reason for recall
During programming, pulse generator may be inadvertently set to 8.0 mA output, regardless of the mA range selected by the clinician
Action taken
Firm sent safety alert to physicians on 11/14/06. Safety Alert informs physicians of the problem and provides instructions on how to avoid an event and correct an event should it occur.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
LYJ
Quantity affected
3,538 Flashcards containing software.
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution ---- USA and countries of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Czech Rep, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isr
Date initiated
2006-10-17
Date posted
2007-01-25
Date terminated
2009-10-02
Location
Houston, TX

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