FDA recall Z-2694-2017

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

Product

Infinity 5, Implantable Pulse Generator, REF 6661, Rx only, STERILE EO Product Usage: The Infinity IPG is an electronic device designed to be connected to one or two extensions. It is powered by a hermetically sealed battery within a titanium case and uses microelectronic circuitry to generate constant-current electrical stimulation. The IPG is conductive on all sides, which allows the IPG case (also called a can) to be used as an anode for monopolar stimulation. 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-2694-2017