FDA recall Z-0532-2022

LivaNova USA, Inc. · Class II · device

Product

Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) Therapy Leads, PerenniaDURA, Model: 303. Model 303-20 PereniaDURA Lead (2.0 mm electrode inner diameter) and Model 303-30 PereniaDURA Lead (3.0 mm electrode inner diameter)

Reason for recall

A manufacturing issue may cause the silicone tubing wall thickness of vagus nerve stimulation leads to be less than the design specification. If the tubing becomes completely breached, the patient may experience discomfort or pain due to delivery of stimulation to an unintended location. If the inner lead conductor is exposed to body fluids the lead may break causing loss of therapy.

Distribution

US: NE, MO, AR, WV, KS, MA, IN

Key facts

Status
Terminated
Initiation date
2021-12-02
Report date
2022-02-09
Termination date
2024-01-25
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Houston, TX, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0532-2022