Reported May 11, 2016 · Terminated

Nuvectra, Algovita Spinal Cord Stimulation System Clinical Programmer, Model 4500. For use with Algovita Spinal Cord…

Nuvectra

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: Nuvectra · 10675 Naples St NE · Blaine, MN · 55449-5802

Is this the product you have?

  • Nuvectra, Algovita Spinal Cord Stimulation System Clinical Programmer, Model 4500. For use with Algovita Spinal Cord Stimulation Systems. The version of the software in the Clinician Programmer is v1.1.5. The Algovita Spinal Cord Stimulation system consists of a stimulator (EPG or IPG) that is physically and electrically connected to one or more leads inserted into the patient¿¿"s spinal epidural space. The lead delivers electrical stimulation originating at the stimulator with the purpose of blocking pain signals going to the patient¿¿"s brain. The stimulators are rechargeable, and the frequency of recharging is dependent on individual patient¿¿"s use of the system. The Clinician Programmer (CP) is a hand-held, touch screen device used to create and adjust stimulation parameters that are developed to optimize the therapy for each patient. The CP communicates with the stimulator via the Medical Implant Communication Service (MICS). The CP wirelessly transfers the stimulation parameters to the stimulator. In most clinical settings, the CP can be used by the Health Care Professional to program multiple patient EPGs and IPGs
Lot codes and dates
  • Serial
    • 000010
    • 000011
    • FF0043
    • FF0045
    • 000014
    • 000015
    • 000016
    • FF0054
    • FF0048
    • FF004B
    • FF005D
    • FF0064
    • FF0065
    • FF0067
    • FF00A9
    • FF00AD
    • FF00BB
    Lot P178713 P185700 P187989 P195875 P213108 P257056
Amount recalled
17 OUS

Why it was recalled

If used, the optional Swap feature copies programming parameters from the external pulse generator (EPG) as well as unintended calibration data to the implantable pulse generator (lPG). This may result in the user being unable to recharge the lPG. This safety notice only applies to CPs Model 4500.

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 Sep 29, 2017 · Data as of Sep 19, 6:01 PM UTC

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