CLASS II Device recall · Reported 27 Jun 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report
VNS Therapy Programmer recalled by Cyberonics
Cyberonics is recalling VNS Therapy Programmer, distributed in 21 states. The recall was initiated on 13 Nov 2017 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-2255-2018
- FDA event ID
- 80062
- Recalling firm
- Cyberonics, Houston, TX
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 13 Nov 2017
- FDA classified
- 19 Jun 2018
- Reported
- 27 Jun 2018
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Lead & Heavy Metals
- Device type
- Other Medical Devices
Timeline
| 13 Nov 2017 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 19 Jun 2018 | Classified by FDA | +218 days |
| 27 Jun 2018 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Certain Model 3000 programming events can result in miscalculation of parameters stored in the Models 103, 104, 105, and 106 generators. During these programming events, the miscalculations can lead to: " Delivery of more stimulation than intended, resulting in painful stimulation or other common side effects (Model 106 only); " No stimulation in the case of device disablement (Burst Watchdog Timeout), resulting in no therapy to the patient (Model 106 only); " Delivery of less stimulation than intended, resulting in therapeutic settings not being achieved within device specification (Models 103, 104, 105, or 106); and/or " Delays or absence of the 75% and 50% battery life indicators displayed by the programming software (Models 103, 104, 105, or 106).
Lead and other heavy metals accumulate in the body. Children are most at risk; even low levels can affect development.
Product as listed by the FDA
VNS Therapy Programmer, Model 3000, v1.0 System
Where it was distributed
AL, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, ME, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NY, PA, TN, TN, TX, UT, WA and WI
AlabamaCaliforniaColoradoDelawareFloridaGeorgiaIdahoIllinoisIndianaMaineMissouriMississippiNorth CarolinaNew JerseyNew YorkPennsylvaniaTennesseeTexasUtahWashington
Questions about this recall
Is VNS Therapy Programmer recalled?
Yes. Cyberonics recalled VNS Therapy Programmer on 13 Nov 2017. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number Z-2255-2018.
Why was it recalled?
Certain Model 3000 programming events can result in miscalculation of parameters stored in the Models 103, 104, 105, and 106 generators. During these programming events, the miscalculations can lead to: " Delivery of more stimulation than intended, resulting in painful stimulation or other common side effects (Model 106 only); " No stimulation in the case of device disablement (Burst Watchdog Timeout), resulting in no therapy to the patient (Model 106 only); " Delivery of less stimulation than intended, resulting in therapeutic settings not being achieved within device specification (Models 103, 104, 105, or 106); and/or " Delays or absence of the 75% and 50% battery life indicators displayed by the programming software (Models 103, 104, 105, or 106).
Which lots are affected?
Serial Numbers: FMT77F2, FKR57F2, FCR77F2, CJR77F2, BNT77F2, BNS77F2, 7XR77F2, 7XP57F2, 79R77F2, 90S77F2, 97Q57F2, 6NT77F2, 9GP57F2, 6KQ57F2, B7Q57F2, 57P57F2, 55T77F2, J6R57F2, HWR77F2, 1G7G1F2, 1JR57F2, 9XP57F2, 4LR77F2, 4GT77F2, 4GR57F2, 2DT77F2, G2S77F2, FVQ77F2, G5T77F2, FDQ57F2, F5R57F2, F2R57F2, F1Q57F2, GHS77F2, DVR77F2, DNP57F2, DMYB7F2, DJS77F2, D1R57F2, CVQ57F2, H4R57F2, 85S77F2, 89T77F2, 8LYB7F2, 97YB7F2, 6MQ57F2, 6CQ57F2, 5HS77F2, JLQ57F2, JGS77F2, 11R57F2, 1TQ57F2, 1YR77F2, 2DR77F2, ,FXP57F2 , FTR77F2, FPQ57F2, FNQ57F2, FLYB7F2, FFP57F2, GGT77F2, GSQ57F2, CMS77F2, H1R77F2, H3R57F2, 7LS77F2, 9KR57F2, 9NS77F2, 65R57F2, B8R77F2, B9T77F2, 5D0C7F2, B9YB7F2, BJR57F2, JCQ57F2, J9YB7F2, HMYB7F2, CDQ57F2, FXQ57F2, G5S77F2, G3R77F2, FRQ57F2, G7YB7F2, FLS77F2, G90C7F2, FGR77F2, FFT77F2, G9Q57F2, FCT77F2, G9R57F2, F9YB7F2, F9S77F2, F8T77F2, GDQ57F2, F7R57F2, F4T77F2, DWR77F2, DTR77F2, DSQ57F2, GMQ57F2, DLS77F2, DH0C7F2, DGS77F2, DGP57F2, GZR77F2, D1Q57F2, CSQ57F2, CLS77F2, C9YB7F2, C70C7F2, H1R57F2, C1R77F2, 7MS77F2, 78YB7F2, 9SQ57F2, 5VQ57F2, 5RQ57F2, B60C7F2, 5NQ57F2, 5MR77F2, 5KS77F2, B8T77F2, BHP57F2, BJR77F2, 4JS77F2, H4T77F2, JZQ57F2, JMS77F2, JMQ57F2, JG0C7F2, JBQ57F2, J8T77F2, ,HZQ57F2, J7R57F2, HVR77F2, HTP57F2, HNS77F2, HMQ57F2, HKQ57F2, H7S77F2, D3R57F2, 1CQ57F2, 1HT77F2, 1MYB7F2, 2CP57F2, 2LYB7F2, CLYB7F2, CMYB7F2, B4R77F2, B2S77F2, B0R57F2, 9QS77F2, D8Q57F2, 960C7F2, 95T77F2, 8JR77F2, 8HR57F2, BXP57F2, BWR77F2, BTQ77F2, C8YB7F2, C60C7F2, BLR77F2, BLQ57F2, BGR77F2, BGP57F2, CHQ57F2, CKR57F2, CPP57F2, CSR77F2, CTQ77F2, CXR77F2, 9MS77F2, 9JR77F2, 9DQ57F2, D7S77F2, 94T77F2, 8PQ57F2, BWQ77F2, BSR77F2, BNQ57F2, C9R57F2, C8R57F2, C5R57F2, CF0C7F2, C3R57F2, CFP57F2, BDT77F2, B9S77F2, B5R57F2, CPQ57F2, B4R57F2, D2R57F2, 9KQ57F2, D5R77F2, 9F0C7F2, 980C7F2, D9YB7F2, 8WR77F2, DB0C7F2, 9P7G1F2, D3S77F2, D6R57F2, D7R57F2, 9CR77F2, 9G0C7F2, 96R57F2, DFP57F2, C0S77F2, BN7G1F2, BQ7G1F2, C8S77F2, CB0C7F2, CCR77F2, BHR57F2, CHP57F2, BCR77F2, BBR77F2, BB0C7F2, B90C7F2, B70C7F2, B2R57F2, 9VP57F2, 9TQ57F2, 9GR57F2, 9FP57F2, 9BS77F2, ,98R57F2 ,D80C7F2, 970C7F2, D8YB7F2, 95R77F2, 8YR77F2, C1R57F2, C80C7F2, C3R77F2, CNS77F2, 9VQ77F2, D4T77F2, 9DR77F2, 91R57F2, 8VQ77F2, 8RQ57F2, DBS77F2, 8JS77F2, C0R57F2, BTR77F2, BMYB7F2, BKR77F2, BBP57F2 and B8S77F2
Where was it sold?
AL, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, ME, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NY, PA, TN, TN, TX, UT, WA and WI
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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