The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0645-2016·Announced 2016-01-27

Cyberonics VNS Therapy AspireSR Generator Recall for Sensing Delays

Cyberonics is recalling 29 Model 106 VNS Therapy AspireSR Generators due to delays in heartbeat sensing and potential decreased battery longevity.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a medical device with a functional defect (sensing delays) that poses a risk of harm, but the source text does not report any injuries or illnesses, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Cyberonics, Inc. is recalling 29 units of the Cyberonics Vagus Nerve Stimulator VNS Therapy AspireSR Generator, Model 106. The recall involves specific serial numbers: 36602, 37019, 39097, 40311, and 40465.

The recall is being conducted because certain Model 106 Pulse Generators demonstrate delays in sensing during the use of the 'Verify Heartbeat Detection' feature. Additionally, these devices exhibit the potential for decreased battery longevity.

The affected units were distributed in the United States to the states of Illinois, North Carolina, Kansas, and Texas, as well as internationally to the United Kingdom. The source text does not specify further instructions for consumers or patients regarding immediate actions to take.

The recalled product

Product
Cyberonics Vagus Nerve Stimulator VNS Therapy AspireSR Generator, Model 106
Manufacturer
Cyberonics, Inc
Affected units
29

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (5)

  • Serial numbers 36602
  • 37019
  • 39097
  • 40311
  • 40465

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

Same hazard · sensing delay

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