Eon Mini - 3788 (IPG), 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-1836-2013 · Posted 2013-07-31
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Recalling FirmSt. Jude Medical
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeLGW
Date Initiated2012-07-26
Date Terminated2015-08-21
Product Quantity34,617
Reason for Recall
As part of St. Jude Medical's routine tracking and product monitoring, they have received a total of 214 reports, out of 34,617 Eon Mini IPGs, that lost the ability to communicate or recharge due to an inner battery weld issue resulting in loss of pain relief and subsequent explant. Explant surgery, as with any surgery, presents a risk to patient health. Adverse events associated with an unplanne
Firm Action
St. Jude Medical sent a Important Medical Device Recall Advisory dated July 26, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer.
To further assist in your patient care we are providing you with a list of all serial numbers we show have been distributed to you. ( See Attachment A ).
Further questions please call (972) 309-2154.
Root Cause
Device Design
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution--USA (nationwide) including Puerto Rico and the countries of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, canada, Colombia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Saudi, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey 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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