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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Eon Mini - 3788 (IPG), Eon Mini system is indicated as an aid in the management of chronic intractable pain of the trunk and/or limbs including unilateral or bilateral pain associated with the following: failed back, surgery syndrome, intractable low back and leg pain.

Z-1836-2013

July 26, 2012

Class II

Product summary

Firm
St. Jude Medical
Event
Event 63108
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
34,617
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1836-2013

Official wording

Reason: As part of St. Jude Medical's routine tracking and product monitoring, they have received a total of 214 reports, out of 34,617 Eon Mini IPGs, that lost the ability to communicate or recharge due to an inner battery weld issue resulting in loss of pain relief and subsequent explant. Explant surgery, as with any surgery, presents a risk to patient health. Adverse events associated with an unplanne

Code information: Multiple lots recalled are the ones with supplier's inner battery lots of 326-508

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution--USA (nationwide) including Puerto Rico and the countries of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, canada, Colombia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Saudi, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United Kingdom.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    As part of St. Jude Medical's routine tracking and product monitoring, they have received a total of 214 reports, out of 34,617 Eon Mini IPGs, that lost the ability to communicate or recharge due to an inner battery weld issue resulting in loss of pain relief and subsequent explant. Explant surgery, as with any surgery, presents a risk to patient health. Adverse events associated with an unplanne