PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

WAVEWRITER ALPHA: Model: SC-1216, 16 IPG KIT, REF: M365SC12160; Model: SC-1232, 32 IPG KIT, REF: M365SC12320

Reported: August 21, 2024 Initiated: July 17, 2024 #Z-2617-2024

Product Description

WAVEWRITER ALPHA: Model: SC-1216, 16 IPG KIT, REF: M365SC12160; Model: SC-1232, 32 IPG KIT, REF: M365SC12320

Reason for Recall

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.

Details

Units Affected
77,674
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) including states of: TN, PA, WA, SC, MN, OH, NC, AK, NY, IL, CA, NJ, KY, IA, MO, UT, FL, IN, LA, AL, MS, MD, WI, GA, VA, TX, AZ, KS, OR, CO, CT, ID, AR, OK, MA, MI, ND, NE, SD, WV, NV, HI, NH, DC, MT, ME, VT, WY, DE, NM. OUS (foreign) countries of: Canada, Algeria, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Portugal, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Puerto Rico
Location
Valencia, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
WAVEWRITER ALPHA: Model: SC-1216, 16 IPG KIT, REF: M365SC12160; Model: SC-1232, 32 IPG KIT, REF: M365SC12320. Recalled by Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation. Units affected: 77,674.
Why was this product recalled?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 21, 2024. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2617-2024.