Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

WAVEWRITER ALPHA: Model: SC-1216 Recalled by Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation Due to Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) Implantable Pulse Generator (IPG)...

Date: July 17, 2024
Company: Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation
Status: Ongoing
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation directly.

Affected Products

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

Quantity: 77,674

Why Was This 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.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation

Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation has 19 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report