FDA recall Z-2691-2017

St. Jude Medical, Inc. · Class II · device

Product

Proclaim 5 Elite, implantable Pulse Generator, REF 3660, Rx only, STERILE EO Product Usage: The Proclaim implantable pulse generator (IPG) is an electronic device designed to be connected to one or more extensions or leads with up to 16 electrodes total. It is powered by a hermetically sealed battery within a titanium case and uses microelectronic circuitry to generate constant-current electrical stimulation. The IPG can deliver stimulation with a single program or with multiple programs. Each program can provide stimulation to a single anatomical area or to multiple areas. The IPG communicates wirelessly with system programmers and controllers, and IPGs are available in small and large sizes to accommodate different power needs.

Reason for recall

The firm discovered a risk of loss of Neuromodulation therapy due to exposure of the IPG to monopolar electrosurgical devices (ESU) during medical procedures.

Distribution

US Nationwide Distribution

Key facts

Status
Terminated
Initiation date
2017-06-02
Report date
2017-07-19
Termination date
2022-08-24
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Plano, TX, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2691-2017