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HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1890-2024·Announced 2024-06-05

Vercise Genus Deep Brain Stimulation Device May Reset During Charging

Boston Scientific is recalling Vercise Genus Deep Brain Stimulation devices that may reset during system checks while charging. The reset causes temporary loss of stimulation and may lead to symptom worsening.

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: This is an FDA Class II medical device recall with no reported illnesses or injuries. The risk involves transient loss of stimulation and temporary symptom worsening that could prompt unnecessary surgical intervention, fitting the criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation is recalling its Vercise Genus Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Implantable Pulse Generator (IPG) devices, including R16 and R32 IPG kits (reference numbers M365DB12160 and M365DB12320). These are implanted neurostimulation devices.

The issue: During routine system checks that occur while the device is charging, the IPG may unexpectedly reset. This reset causes a temporary loss of stimulation. Patients may experience undesired sensations and transient worsening of their symptoms, potentially leading some to request surgical intervention for device replacement or revision.

The affected devices were distributed worldwide. Patients using this device should contact their healthcare provider to discuss any concerns or if they experience unusual sensations or symptom changes during device charging.

The recalled product

Product
Vercise Genus Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Implantable Pulse Generator IPG: R16 IPG KIT, REF: M365DB12160, and R32 IPG KIT, REF: M365DB12320
Manufacturer
Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation
Hazard
  • device-reset
  • loss-of-stimulation
  • undesired-sensations
  • symptom-worsening

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 (1)

  • M365DB12320/8714729985051/100104 - 753200/09-OCT-2020 through 21-MAR-2026

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.