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SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-2281-2012·Announced 2012-09-05

Advanced Neuromodulation Systems Recalls Eon Mini Neurostimulation Systems

Advanced Neuromodulation Systems is recalling Eon Mini Neurostimulation Systems due to reports of warmth or heating at the implant site during charging.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves reports of physical symptoms (warmth/heating) at the implant site, which aligns with the rubric criteria for Severe severity involving significant injury reports or Class II classifications with adverse health consequences.

Plain-English summary

Advanced Neuromodulation Systems Inc. is recalling the Eon Mini Neurostimulation (IPG) System (Model 3788). This is a 16-channel, rechargeable, multi-program system indicated as an aid in the management of chronic intractable pain of the trunk and/or limbs. The recall covers 30,560 units distributed nationwide within the US and internationally to numerous countries including Argentina, Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

The recall was initiated due to patient complaints of warmth or heating at the implantable pulse generator (IPG) implant site during charging. As of November 30, 2011, St. Jude Medical had received 116 reports of these symptoms specifically for the Eon Mini IPG, in addition to 110 reports for the Eon IPG. The agency has classified this recall as Class II.

Patients with these implanted devices should contact their healthcare provider for instructions on managing the device and addressing the reported heating symptoms.

The recalled product

Product
The Eon Mini Neurostimulation (IPG) System (Model 3788) is a 16-channel, rechargeable, multi-program system that allows the connection of one or two leads with 4, 8, and 16 electrode leads. Product Usage: The Eon and Eon Mini Neurostimulation Systems are indicated as an aid i
Affected units
30,560

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)

  • All lots of Eon Mini (Product Code 65-3788)

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 1 state specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Advanced Neuromodulation Systems Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 2 products in this recall →