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Class II Recall

SenTiva, REF: 1000; SenTiva Duo, REF: 1000-D; Generators Part of the VNS Therapy System. Used for Vagus Nerve Stimula

LivaNova USA, Inc.

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for SenTiva, REF: 1000; SenTiva Duo, REF: 1000-D; Generators Part of the VNS Therapy by LivaNova USA, Inc.. Reason: Vagus nerve stimulator generators may stop delivering stimulation due to an internal, mechanically activated component that may become stuck in a clos.

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-1072-2025

Action Date

2025-02-12

Status

Ongoing

Category

device

Product Description

SenTiva, REF: 1000; SenTiva Duo, REF: 1000-D; Generators Part of the VNS Therapy System. Used for Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS).

Lot/Code Info: REF/UDI-DI: 1000/05425025750405, 1000-D/05425025750528 All Serial Numbers less than 500,000

Quantity Affected: 81,606

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.

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2024-12-12

Company

Context & Analysis

This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.

This was one of 165 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 403 device-related FDA actions this month.

LivaNova USA, Inc. has 8 FDA actions in our database, including 5 recalls and 3 clearances.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class II recall?

A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (LivaNova USA, Inc.) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does LivaNova USA, Inc. have FDA actions?

LivaNova USA, Inc. has 8 FDA actions in our database, including 5 recalls and 3 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-1072-2025" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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