Z-0280-2016Class II

Cyberonics Vagus Nerve Stimulator (VNS) Therapy AspireSR Generator, Model 106

Name: Z-0280-2016 Cyberonics Vagus Nerve Stimulator (VNS) Therapy AspireSR Generator, Model 106
Creator: Cyberonics, Inc
Published: 2015-10-07
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

LivaNova USA, Inc. / initiated 2015-10-07 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

FDA source

Cyberonics, Inc began a recall of Cyberonics Vagus Nerve Stimulator (VNS) Therapy AspireSR Generator, Model 106 on 2015-10-07. FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Certain Model 106 Pulse Generators demonstrate delays in sensing during use of the 'Verify Heartbeat Detection' feature and exhibit potential for decreased battery longevity". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-0280-2016
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2015-10-07
Posted: 2015-11-17
Terminated: 2017-09-06
Recalling firm: LivaNova USA, Inc.
Product: Cyberonics Vagus Nerve Stimulator (VNS) Therapy AspireSR Generator, Model 106
Product code: LYJ Stimulator, Autonomic Nerve, Implanted For Epilepsy
Reason for recall: Certain Model 106 Pulse Generators demonstrate delays in sensing during use of the 'Verify Heartbeat Detection' feature and exhibit potential for decreased battery longevity.
Root cause tag: manufacturing process
FDA root cause: Manufacturing material removal
Action: Cyberonics sent written recall notifications beginning October 14, 2015, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action to be taken by the customer. The notice also directs customers to contact Cyberonics to schedule additional on-site troubleshooting. The on-site troubleshooting proposed by Cyberonics will utilize a feature included within the Model 250 Version 9.0 Programming Software as an alternate method of verifying heart rate and determining that the appropriate heart beat sensitivity setting is programmed. The Version 9.0 software displays an instantaneous heart rate when the user selects the 'Refresh' feature. This heart rate is measured directly by the generator and displayed on the programmer. For further questions, please call (866) 882-8804.
Quantity in commerce: 27 units
Distribution: US Distribution to the states of : OR, NY, GA, PA, CA, NC, KS, FL, KY, MI, TX, IL, OH, IN, UT, CO and WV.
Product codes and lots: Serial Numbers: 37719, 37899, 38123, 38414, 38428, 39385, 39531, 39607, 39801, 39821, 40037, 40048, 40249, 40251, 40271, 40354, 40428, 40488, 40526, 40603, 40751, 41000, 41109, 41152, 41805, 42022, 42780

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line

FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-0280-2016
Recall number	Class	Status	Voluntary or mandated	Report date	Classified
Z-0280-2016	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2015-11-25	2015-11-17

Product code LYJ

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Data as of 2026-10-14, the FDA export date for this dataset. Page last changed 2026-09-05. View this recall on fda.gov (opens on fda.gov)