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SenTiva, REF: 1000C, Generators Part of the VNS Therapy System with Microburst Stimulation. Used for Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS).

Reported: February 12, 2025 Initiated: December 12, 2024 #Z-1073-2025

Product Description

SenTiva, REF: 1000C, Generators Part of the VNS Therapy System with Microburst Stimulation. Used for Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS).

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.

Details

Recalling Firm
LivaNova USA, Inc.
Units Affected
48
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.
Location
Houston, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
SenTiva, REF: 1000C, Generators Part of the VNS Therapy System with Microburst Stimulation. Used for Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS).. Recalled by LivaNova USA, Inc.. Units affected: 48.
Why was this product recalled?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on February 12, 2025. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1073-2025.