Cyberonics VNS Therapy System, Model 250-''HAND HELD'' programming software v6.1, v6.1.7, v7.0 and v7.1.3; manufactured by Cyberonics, Inc., Houston, TX.
FDA Recall Z-0341-2007 · Posted 2007-01-25
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Recalling FirmCyberonics, Inc
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeLYJ
Date Initiated2006-10-17
Date Terminated2009-10-02
Product Quantity3,538 Flashcards containing software.
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
Firm Action
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
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution ---- USA and countries of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Czech Rep, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, S. Korea, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, and Venezuela.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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