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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

VNS Therapy AspireSR Generator Model 106. Indicated for use as an adjunctive therapy in reducing the frequency of seizures.

Z-0659-2016

December 18, 2015

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Cyberonics, Inc
Event
Event 72896
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
4,935 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0659-2016

Official wording

Reason: Recall being initiated in response to three reports of "Burst Watchdog Timeout" events occurring with the Model 106 AspireSR Generator, resulting in a device reset condition where stimulation output is disabled.

Code information: All VNS Therapy AspireSR (Model 106) Generators; Device Identifier - (01)05425025750061

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution -- United States, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Cyprus, Israel, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Recall being initiated in response to three reports of "Burst Watchdog Timeout" events occurring with the Model 106 AspireSR Generator, resulting in a device reset condition where stimulation output is disabled.