Medical Device Recall: SenTiva, REF: 1000C, Generators Part of the VNS Therapy System with Microburst Stimulation. Used for Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS).
LivaNova USA, Inc. · December 12, 2024
Reason for Recall
Vagus nerve stimulator generators may stop delivering stimulation due to an internal, mechanically activated component that may become stuck in a closed position, which may result in patients returning to baseline seizure frequency or depressive symptoms and in the longer term, patients may be required to undergo generator replacement surgery to replace their device.
Distribution
US: AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PN, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, UT. OUS: AE, AR, AT, BE, BG, BR, CA, CL, CO, CR, CZ, DE, DK, GR, HR, IL, IN, IT, JO, KW, LB, MK, NL, OM, PA, PE, PL, QA, RO, RS, SA, SE, SG, SI, TR, TT, UK, ZA.
States Affected
AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV
Quantity Affected
48
Source: FDA (openFDA Device Enforcement)
Recall number: Z-1073-2025
Status: ongoing
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