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StimQ Peripheral Nerve Stimulator System (PNS) Models: 1.… recallZ-2933-2020 · Stimwave Technologies Inc · initiated Jul 15, 2020

Class II Open, Classified All recalls posted in September 2020

Is my device affected?

  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 Stimwave Technologies Inc 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.

Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean

Why it was recalled

The product contains a non-functional component not referenced in product labeling.

FDA root cause category: Under Investigation by firm

What the company is doing

Field Safety Correction/Advisory Notices were sent to Distributors, Regional Sales Directors, and Territory Managers via email on 07/15/2020, describing the issue, recall instructions and their responsibilities. Prior to this communication, these parties received training on 07/13/2020 on the field action activities identifying the issue, instructions, and their responsibilities as explained in the letter. A physician letter was issued on 08/06/2020 to inform physicians of the recall.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-2933-2020
Recall class
Class II
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated by the company
Jul 15, 2020
Posted by the FDA
Sep 2, 2020
Recalling firm
Stimwave Technologies Inc
Quantity
13 units
Product code
GZF
FDA submissions
K152178, K171366
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, KS, LA, MD, MO, MI, MN, MA, MS, NC, NM, ND, NV, NY, NE, NJ, OK, OH, OR, PR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI and the countries of The Netherlands, Belgium, Slovakia, Switzerland, Germany, United Kingdom, Argentina, Italy, Spain, South Africa, Iran, Israel, and Czech Republic.

Product description

StimQ Peripheral Nerve Stimulator System (PNS) Models: 1. FR4A-RCV-AO US and 2. FR4A-RCV-A0 EU - Product Usage: is used for peripheral neural stimulation to provide therapeutic relief for chronic, intractable pain of peripheral nerve origin. The therapy utilizes pulsed electrical current to create an electrical energy field that acts on peripheral nerves in the limbs and torso to alter the transmission of pain signals to the brain.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

1. FR4A-RCV-A0 US, Serial Numbers: 210426-88, 210426-89, 210426-90, 210426-91, 210426-92, 210426-93; 2. FR4A-RCV-A0 EU, Serial Numbers: 210425-19, 210425-22, 210425-23, 210425-6, 210425-63, 210425-64, 210425-7.

Other devices under the same FDA submission

17 devices cleared under K152178, K171366 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 86115).

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