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Eon and Eon Mini charging system, model numbers Eon -3701… recallZ-1785-2013 · St. Jude Medical · initiated Nov 30, 2012

Class II Terminated All recalls posted in July 2013

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  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from St. Jude Medical or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

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Why it was recalled

There is issues of warmth or heating at the implant site during charging for the Eon Mini implantable pulse generators (IPGs). In the July 2012 letter St. Jude Medical informed customers that they would be implementing design improvements to the charger to address possible increased energy dissipation when the charger is misaligned with the IPG or the IPG is implanted too near the surface of the

FDA root cause category: Device Design

What the company is doing

St Jude Medical sent an Important Medical Device Safety Information letter dated November 30, 2012 to affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. The letter informed customers that a replacement charger for the Eon Mini IPGs is now available and will be provided at no charge. For questions or concerns call St. Jude Medical at 877-650-0367.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1785-2013
Recall class
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Nov 30, 2012
Posted by the FDA
Jul 22, 2013
Recalling firm
St. Jude Medical
Quantity
75,663
Product code
LGW
FDA submissions
P010032S028, P010032
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide including Puerto Rico and countries of: Austria, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Martinique, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Russian Federal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United Kingdom.

Product description

Eon and Eon Mini charging system, model numbers Eon -3701 (Wall Charger), 3711 (Portable Charger) and Eon Mini -3721 (Charger); This is a continuation of the firm's July 2012 recall. Product Usage: The Eon Wall Charger (3701) provides the capability to recharge the IPG Battery. The charger transmits RF energy through the antenna to the IPG battery to recharge it. The Eon Portable Charger (3711) provides the capability to recharge the IPG battery. The charger transmits RF energy through the antenna to the IPG battery to recharge it. The patient can be mobile during the recharging process with a portable charger. The Eon Mini Charger (3721) provides the capability to recharge the IPG battery while stimulation is either on or off. The charger transmits RF energy through the antenna to the IPG battery to recharge it.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

All serial numbers manufactured

Other devices under the same FDA submission

110 devices cleared under P010032S028, P010032 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

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