Eon - 3701 (Wall Charger) and 3711 (Portable Charger). Product Usage: Eon: Eon system 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. Eon Mini: Eon Mini system 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.
FDA Recall Z-1738-2013 · Posted 2013-07-16
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Recalling FirmSt. Jude Medical
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeLGW
Date Initiated2012-07-26
Date Terminated2015-11-18
Product Quantity70,638 (combined total for Eon and Eon mini systems)
Reason for Recall
St. Jude Medical has informed your doctor that a number of cases have been reported in which discomfort associated with heating occurred at the device site while patients were using the Charging System to charge their spinal cord stimulator. In three cases, patients received a burn to the skin (one second-degree and two first-degree burns) at the implant site. As of June 30, 2012, St. Jude Medica
Firm Action
ST. Jude Medical sent an Important Medical Device Safety Information dated July 26, 2012 to affected customers. The letter identifed the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. For questions or concerns contact your ST. Jude Medical representative or St. Jude Medical Neuromodulation Division at 1-866-240-6741.
Root Cause
Device Design
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide Including Puerto Rico and countries of: Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Chile, Colombia, Ireland, Israel, India, Malaysia, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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