WAVEWRITER ALPHA: Model: SC-1216, 16 IPG KIT, REF: M365SC12160; Model: SC-1232, 32 IPG KIT, REF: M365SC12320
FDA Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2617-2024.
Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) Implantable Pulse Generator (IPG) may experience routine system check during IPG charging, which may cause device reset, which may lead to transient loss of stimulation; patients may experience undesired sensations when therapy turns off for approx. 10-15 seconds and then back on, which may lead patient to request surgical intervention for replacement or revision.
Corrective Action (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2617-2024.
Recall ongoing. Follow firm instructions.
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- Follow your clinician's guidance on whether to continue, switch, or return the product.
- If you have experienced a reaction, seek medical care and report it to the FDA via MedWatch.
- For the official FDA notice, visit the FDA recalls page.
Consumer Contact (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2617-2024.
Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation
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Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation Recall FAQ
Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation is the subject of a medical devices safety report: WAVEWRITER ALPHA: Model: SC-1216, 16 IPG KIT, REF: M365SC12160; Model: SC-1232, 32 IPG KIT, REF: M365SC12320. The notice was published on July 17, 2024 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 77,674 units are potentially affected.