Z-1983-2012 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Advanced Neuromodulation Systems Inc. — Plano, TX

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
July 18, 2012
Initiation Date
December 19, 2011
Termination Date
July 24, 2015
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
25, 255 devices

Product Description

Eon Mini Neurostimulation (IPG) System (Model 3788); The product is indicated as an aid in the management of chronic intractable pain of the trunk and/or limbs including unilateral or bilateral pain associated with the following: failed back surgery syndrome, intractable low back and leg pain.

Reason for Recall

The firm has received 112 complaints of the Eon Mini IPGs that lost the ability to communicate or recharge due to a workmanship issue resulting in loss of pain relief and subsequent explant. The firm has determined the cause of these reports to be related to process variances in the positioning of the internal battery and printed circuit board, causing a short, and therefore, prematurely depletin

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and internationally to Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, and United Kingdom.

Code Information

Model Number 3788. All lots manufactured prior to September 20, 2010.