Reported Apr 1, 2020 · Ongoing

VNS Therapy Programmer, Model 3000 used with Models 103, 104, 105, 106, or 8103 VNS Therapy generators.

LivaNova USA 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: LivaNova USA Inc · 100 Cyberonics Blvd · Houston, TX · 77058-2069

Is this the product you have?

    • VNS Therapy Programmer
    • Model 3000 used with Models 103
    • 104
    • 105
    • 106
    • or 8103 VNS Therapy generators
Lot codes and dates
  • Model 3000 version 1.6
Amount recalled
2683

Where it was sold

Why it was recalled

False positive warning may occur after: 1) VNS Generator interrogated at 0mA normal output current, 2) Generator programmed to non-0mA output current, 3) In-session re-interrogation performed. Users instructed to lower output current and widen pulse width. Only system diagnostic testing evaluates output current. Users may conclude device malfunction, could lead to medical/surgical intervention.

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

Data as of Sep 19, 5:30 PM UTC

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