ModerateClass IITerminated

FDA Devices recall · Reported October 25, 2017

Infinity 5 Implantable Pulse Generator and Infinity 7 Implantable Pulse Generator Models 6660, 6661, 6662, 6663

Q: Which agency issued this recall?

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 25, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0023-2018.

Q: Where was the recalled product distributed?

Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) (foreign consignee list will be provide by the firm at a later time).

Q: Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?

Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

Analysis of the difference between the actual device longevity and the battery indicator status provided by the Clinician Programmer (CP) or Patient Controller (PC) has revealed e…

Recall #: Z-0023-2018
Affected scope: 3,119 devices
Initiated: September 12, 2017

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St. Jude Medical, Inc. recalled Infinity 5 Implantable Pulse Generator and Infinity 7 Implantable Pulse Generator Models … - a moderate-severity action.

Infinity 5 Implantable Pulse Generator and Infinity 7 Implantable Pulse Generator Models … was recalled by St. Jude Medical, Inc. in October 25, 2017. Reason: Analysis of the difference between the actual device longevity and the battery indicator status provided by t…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0023-2018 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

St. Jude Medical, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Analysis of the difference between the actual device longevity and the battery indicator status provided by t….

Moderate
severity level: 3K units
affected scope: Class II
classification: October 25, 2017
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0023-2018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

Infinity 5 Implantable Pulse Generator and Infinity 7 Implantable Pulse Generator Models 6660, 6661, 6662, 6663

Reason for recall

Analysis of the difference between the actual device longevity and the battery indicator status provided by the Clinician Programmer (CP) or Patient Controller (PC) has revealed errors in the CP or PC longevity estimations that can overestimate or under estimate the battery indicator status in certain situations.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Moderate (Class II)
Status	Terminated
Recall number	Z-0023-2018
Date reported	October 25, 2017
Date initiated	September 12, 2017
Recalling firm	St. Jude Medical, Inc.
Firm location	Plano, TX
Affected scope	3,119 devices
Distribution	Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) (foreign consignee list will be provide by the firm at a later time)

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

3,119 devices units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall

Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -

Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -

Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Infinity 5 Implantable Pulse Generator and Infinity 7 Implantable Pulse Generator Models 6660, 6661, 6662, 6663. Recalled by St. Jude Medical, Inc.. Units affected: 3,119 devices.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 25, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0023-2018.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) (foreign consignee list will be provide by the firm at a later time).

Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device? ▼

Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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