Rappel de Device Recall VNS Therapy Demipulse Generator and VNS Therapy Demipulse Duo Generator

Selon U.S. Food and Drug Administration, ce/cet/cette rappel concerne un dispositif en/au/aux/à United States qui a été fabriqué par Cyberonics, Inc.

Qu'est-ce que c'est?

Une correction ou un retrait opéré par un fabricant afin de répondre à un problème causé par un dispositif médical. Les rappels surviennent lorsqu'un dispositif médical est défectueux, lorsqu'il pourrait poser un risque pour la santé, ou les deux à la fois.

En savoir plus sur les données ici
  • Type d'événement
    Recall
  • ID de l'événement
    54020
  • Classe de risque de l'événement
    Class 2
  • Numéro de l'événement
    Z-0642-2010
  • Date de mise en oeuvre de l'événement
    2009-11-20
  • Date de publication de l'événement
    2010-01-14
  • Statut de l'événement
    Terminated
  • Pays de l'événement
  • Date de fin de l'événement
    2012-07-24
  • Source de l'événement
    USFDA
  • URL de la source de l'événement
  • Notes / Alertes
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Notes supplémentaires dans les données
    Autonomic Nerve Stimulator Implanted For Epilepsy - Product Code LYJ
  • Cause
    Under certain conditions, product's battery life can be reduced.
  • Action
    Firm sent "An Important Safety Notice" letter to all physicians explaining events, risks presented and recommended actions. Letter was mailed November 20, 2009. Physicians should complete and return the effectiveness card as soon as possible to acknowledge that you have read and understood the Safety Alert Letter. If further information is needed, customers in the US can contact Clinical Technical Support at 866-882-8804 or via email at clinicaltechnicalservices@cyberonics.com.

Device

  • Modèle / numéro de série
    Model 103: Manufactured from 1/25/2007 - present; Model 104: Manufactured from 1/25/2007 - present.
  • Classification du dispositif
  • Classe de dispositif
    3
  • Dispositif implanté ?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution -- USA, Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Columbia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Kuwait, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Panama, Portugal, Republic of Germany, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, UAE, United Kingdom, and Venezuela.
  • Description du dispositif
    VNS Therapy Demipulse Generator, Model 103 and VNS Therapy Demipulse Duo Generator, Model 104. || The Cyberonics VNS Therapy system consists of an implantable VNS Therapy Generator, the VNS Therapy Lead, and the external programming system used to change stimulation settings The Demipulse Generator is an implantable multiprogrammable, device that delivers electrical signals to the vagus nerve. Electrical signals are delivered from the Demipulse Generator to the vagus nerve by the lead. The lead and the Pulse Generator make up the implantable portion of the VNS Therapy System. The external programming system includes the Programming Wand, the programming software, and a compatible computer. The programming software is used with the Programming Wand to allow a physician to read and change the Demipulse Generator settings transcutaneously. || Indicated for use as an adjunctive therapy in reducing the frequency of seizures in adults and adolescents over 12 years of age with partial onset seizures.
  • Manufacturer

Manufacturer

  • Adresse du fabricant
    Cyberonics, Inc, 100 Cyberonics Blvd, Houston TX 77058-2069
  • Société-mère du fabricant (2017)
  • Source
    USFDA