VNS Therapy® Model 502 Accessory PackRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 05425025750245), received between Feb 15, 2022 and Feb 15, 2022 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Insufficient Device Problem Information” (1 report).

30 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (P970003); they may or may not involve this specific model.

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionFeb 15, 2022Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information

  A LIVANOVA REPRESENTATIVE IDENTIFIED THAT AN ACCESSORY PACK IN THEIR TRUNK STOCK HAD A CRACK IN THE PLASTIC AND THIS WAS DEEMED UNSTERILE. THE ACCESSORY PACK HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED TO DATE. NO OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED TO DATE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 13538582 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under P970003. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-1067-2025 · Jan 3, 2025 · Open, Classified
  Brand Name: SenTiva" Product Name: VNS Therapy" SenTiva", Model 1000 Model/Catalog Number: 1000 Software Version: NA Product Description: The LivaNova VNS Therapy" System, used for
• Z-1068-2025 · Jan 3, 2025 · Open, Classified
  Brand Name: SenTiva DUO" Product Name: VNS Therapy SenTiva DUO", Model 1000-D Model/Catalog Number: 1000-D Software Version: NA Product Description: The LivaNova VNS Therapy" Syste
• Z-1072-2025 · Dec 12, 2024 · Open, Classified
  SenTiva, REF: 1000; SenTiva Duo, REF: 1000-D; Generators Part of the VNS Therapy System. Used for Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS).
• Z-0532-2022 · Dec 2, 2021 · Terminated
  Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) Therapy Leads, PerenniaDURA, Model: 303. Model 303-20 PereniaDURA Lead (2.0 mm electrode inner diameter) and Model 303-30 PereniaDURA Lead (3.0 mm e
• Z-0462-2021 · Sep 28, 2020 · Terminated
  VNS Therapy AspireSR Generator
• Z-1563-2020 · Feb 4, 2020 · Open, Classified
  VNS Therapy Programmer, Model 3000 used with Models 103, 104, 105, 106, or 8103 VNS Therapy generators.
• Z-0561-2020 · Aug 22, 2019 · Terminated
  VNS Therapy, SenTiva, Model # 1000, (01)05425025750405, Rx Only for vagal nerve stimulation (VNS) therapy
• Z-1118-2020 · Aug 13, 2019 · Terminated
  VNS Therapy SENTIVA Generator Model # 1000 Labeling 26-0009-6800 Model 1000 Generator Sample Labels 26-0009-9600 Patient s Manual for Depression 26-0009-9500 Patient s Manual for
• Z-0868-2020 · Nov 16, 2018 · Terminated
  Cyberonics VNS Therapy AspireHC Model 105 Generator, 26-0007-4000/3. The firm name on the label is CYBERONICS, INC., Houston, TX. Vagus nerve stimulator.
• Z-0346-2020 · Nov 16, 2018 · Open, Classified
  The LivaNova VNS Therapy System, used for Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS), consists of an implantable VNS Therapy generator, lead, and external programming system used to change stim
• Z-0663-2020 · Nov 16, 2018 · Open, Classified
  VNS Therapy Program GMDN: 44077 Model # 3000 V1.5.2, RxOnly
• Z-0869-2020 · Nov 16, 2018 · Terminated
  Cyberonics VNS Therapy AspireSR, Model 106 Generator, 26-0007-8400/1. The firm name on the label is CYBERONICS, INC., Houston, TX. Vagus nerve stimulator.
• Z-2572-2018 · Jan 24, 2018 · Terminated
  VNS Therapy Programming System, Rx Only, Model 3000, v1.0.2.2
• Z-0555-2018 · Dec 2, 2017 · Terminated
  VNS(R) Therapy Programmer, GMDN: 44077, Model 3000 v1.0.2.2 Intended Use/Indications: United States Indications for Use: Epilepsy : The VNS Therapy System is indicated for use a
• Z-2255-2018 · Nov 13, 2017 · Terminated
  VNS Therapy Programmer, Model 3000, v1.0 System

…and 15 more.