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Advanced Neuromodulation Systems Inc. recalls Eon Mini Neurostimulation (IPG) System (Model 3788); The product is indicated as an aid in the management of chronic
Recalled July 18, 2012 · FDA recall Z-1983-2012 · Advanced Neuromodulation Systems
Hazard
The firm has received 112 complaints of the Eon Mini IPGs that lost the ability to communicate or recharge due to a workmanship issue resulting in loss of pain relief and subsequent explant. The firm has determined the cause of these reports to be related to process variances in the positioning of the internal battery and printed circuit board, causing a short, and therefore, prematurely depletin · FDA Class II
Units
25, 255 devices
Sold at
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and internationally to Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, and United Kingdom.
Description
The firm has received 112 complaints of the Eon Mini IPGs that lost the ability to communicate or recharge due to a workmanship issue resulting in loss of pain relief and subsequent explant. The firm has determined the cause of these reports to be related to process variances in the positioning of the internal battery and printed circuit board, causing a short, and therefore, prematurely depletin
Product
Eon Mini Neurostimulation (IPG) System (Model 3788); The product is indicated as an aid in the management of chronic intractable pain of the trunk and/or limbs including unilateral or bilateral pain associated with the following: failed back surgery syndrome, intractable low back and leg pain.
Manufacturer(s)
Advanced Neuromodulation Systems Inc.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →