Reported May 6, 2015 · Terminated

VNS Therapy DemiPulse Generator Model 103 and VNS Therapy DemiPulse Duo Generator Model 104; CYBERONICS, INC.

Cyberonics, Inc.

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Cyberonics, Inc · 100 Cyberonics Blvd · Houston, TX · 77058-2069

Is this the product you have?

  • VNS Therapy DemiPulse Generator Model 103 and VNS Therapy DemiPulse Duo Generator Model 104; CYBERONICS, INC.
Lot codes and dates
  • Serial Numbers
    • 37627
    • 38473
    • 38539
    • 41446
    • 42887
    • 43491
    • 44186
    • 44339
    • 44391
    • 44443
    • 44455
    • 44510
    • 50715
Amount recalled
13 units

Where it was sold

Why it was recalled

The pulse generators have a lower battery longevity than specified in their design requirement as a result of the devices being inadvertently left in a programmed ON state during manufacture.

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated Oct 9, 2015 · Data as of Sep 19, 5:31 PM UTC

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