Cyberonics Vagus Nerve Stimulator (VNS) Therapy AspireSR… recallZ-0280-2016 · Cyberonics, Inc · initiated Oct 7, 2015
Class II Terminated All recalls posted in November 2015
Is my device affected?
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Why it was recalled
Certain Model 106 Pulse Generators demonstrate delays in sensing during use of the 'Verify Heartbeat Detection' feature and exhibit potential for decreased battery longevity.
FDA root cause category: Manufacturing material removal
What the company is doing
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.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-0280-2016
- Recall class
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated by the company
- Oct 7, 2015
- Posted by the FDA
- Nov 17, 2015
- Recalling firm
- Cyberonics, Inc
- Quantity
- 27 units
- Product code
- LYJ
- FDA submissions
- P970003
- 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 description
Cyberonics Vagus Nerve Stimulator (VNS) Therapy AspireSR Generator, Model 106
Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)
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
Other devices under the same FDA submission
23 devices cleared under P970003 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.
- VNS Therapy® SenTiva™ Model 1000 GeneratorLivanova USA, Inc. · Stimulator, Autonomic Nerve, Implanted For Epilepsy3 recalls188 deaths3,378 reports
- VNS Therapy® AspireSR® Model 106 GeneratorLivanova USA, Inc. · Stimulator, Autonomic Nerve, Implanted For Epilepsy1 recall151 deaths2,934 reports
- VNS Therapy® PerenniaFLEX® Model 304 Lead 304-20Livanova USA, Inc. · Stimulator, Autonomic Nerve, Implanted (Depression)1 death1,614 reports
- VNS Therapy® Demipulse® Model 103 GeneratorLivanova USA, Inc. · Stimulator, Autonomic Nerve, Implanted (Depression)24 deaths371 reports
- VNS Therapy® AspireHC® Model 105 GeneratorLivanova USA, Inc. · Stimulator, Autonomic Nerve, Implanted (Depression)1 recall17 deaths307 reports
- VNS Therapy® Demipulse Duo® Model 104 GeneratorLivanova USA, Inc. · Stimulator, Autonomic Nerve, Implanted (Depression)20 deaths266 reports
- VNS Therapy® PerenniaDURA® Model 303 Lead 303-20Livanova USA, Inc. · Stimulator, Autonomic Nerve, Implanted (Depression)1 recall181 reports
- VNS Therapy® Symmetry™ Model 8103 GeneratorLivanova USA, Inc. · Stimulator, Autonomic Nerve, Implanted (Depression)8 deaths223 reports
- VNS Therapy® Model 302 Lead 302-20Livanova USA, Inc. · Stimulator, Autonomic Nerve, Implanted (Depression)161 reports
- VNS Therapy® SenTiva Duo™ Model 1000-D GeneratorLivanova USA, Inc. · Stimulator, Autonomic Nerve, Implanted (Depression)2 recalls4 deaths28 reports
- VNS Therapy® PerenniaFLEX® Model 304 Lead 304-30Livanova USA, Inc. · Stimulator, Autonomic Nerve, Implanted (Depression)108 reports
- VNS Therapy® Pulse Model 102 GeneratorLivanova USA, Inc. · Stimulator, Autonomic Nerve, Implanted (Depression)6 deaths81 reports
Sources and updates
- Recall record: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026 · View the FDA recall notice ↗
- Devices: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Devices are linked when their identifier (with a valid check digit) appears in the recall's code information.
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Text above is shown as published by the FDA.
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