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Z-0299-2007

Advanced Bionics Precision Linear Leads, part of the Precision Spinal Cord Stimulation System. Model Numbers...

Advanced Bionics LLC / initiated 2006-09-21 / Terminated

Advanced Bionics Corporation began a recall of Advanced Bionics Precision Linear Leads, part of the Precision Spinal Cord Stimulation System. Model Numbers: SC-2138-30, SC-2138-50, SC-2138-50T and SC-2138-70 on . The reason FDA records is "A small number of unimplanted Precision Linear Leads may have been assembled with incorrect electrode material. At high stimulation levels, the metal may corrode and dissolved metals may enter the patient". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0299-2007
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Advanced Bionics LLC
Product
Advanced Bionics Precision Linear Leads, part of the Precision Spinal Cord Stimulation System. Model Numbers: SC-2138-30, SC-2138-50, SC-2138-50T and SC-2138-70.
Product code
LGW Stimulator, Spinal-Cord, Totally Implanted For Pain Relief
Reason for recall
A small number of unimplanted Precision Linear Leads may have been assembled with incorrect electrode material. At high stimulation levels, the metal may corrode and dissolved metals may enter the patient.
FDA root cause
Other
Action
In United States, the clinician recall notification letters were distributed by Fed-Ex or U.S. Postal Service certified mail on 09/21/2006. For the other regions, the in-country representatives started providing notification to the clinicians on 09/21/2006. The recall notification letters will instruct physicians to immediately return the unimplanted units.
Quantity in commerce
18
Distribution
Worldwide.
Product codes and lots
Serial Numbers: 111744, 112122, 112141, 112224, 112233, 114114, 116547, 116553, 117860, 117907, 110490, 100600, 110625, 110809, 113745, 113780, 112055 and 118943