FDA recall Z-0555-2018

Cyberonics, Inc · Class II · device

Product

VNS(R) Therapy Programmer, GMDN: 44077, Model 3000 v1.0.2.2 Intended Use/Indications: United States Indications for Use: Epilepsy : The VNS Therapy System is indicated for use as an adjunctive therapy in reducing the frequency of seizures in patients 4 years of age and older with partial onset seizures that are refractory to antiepileptic medications. Depression : VNS Therapy is indicated for the adjunctive long-term treatment of chronic or recurrent depression for patients 18 years of age or older who are experiencing a major depressive episode and have not had an adequate response to four or more adequate antidepressant treatments.

Reason for recall

Two Model 3000 Programmers were distributed in error by prior to FDA approval of version 1.0.2.2 software.

Distribution

US Distribution to the states of : CO and ND

Key facts

Status
Terminated
Initiation date
2017-12-02
Report date
2018-02-14
Termination date
2018-08-06
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Houston, TX, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0555-2018