Device product
Medtronic Activa RC (37612), Activa PC (37601), Activa SC (37602), Activa SC (37603), Activa PC+S (37604), Multi-program Rechargeable Neurostimulator for Deep Brain Stimulation for movement disorders.
Z-1525-2014
Product summary
- Event
- Event 66841
- Status
- Terminated
- Classification
- Class II
- Quantity
- 170,286 US, 73,921 OUS for all devices
- Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1525-2014
Official wording
Reason: Medtronic neurostimulators (used with pain and deep brain stimulation therapy) have a cycling feature that, when enabled, allows stimulation output to be toggled on and off based on the programmed settings. The use of this feature is determined by the physician and set using the clinician programmer. Current labeling indicates the use of cycling improves device longevity and recharge interval
Code information: The first released affected product was released to the market in April, 2005.
Distribution pattern: Nationwide Distribution - all states including DC and Puerto Rico.
Derived failure modes
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Unknown
Medtronic neurostimulators (used with pain and deep brain stimulation therapy) have a cycling feature that, when enabled, allows stimulation output to be toggled on and off based on the programmed settings. The use of this feature is determined by the physician and set using the clinician programmer. Current labeling indicates the use of cycling improves device longevity and recharge interval