Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

VNS Therapy Programmer Recalled by LivaNova USA Inc Due to False positive warning may occur after: 1) VNS...

Date: February 4, 2020
Company: LivaNova USA Inc
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 LivaNova USA Inc directly.

Affected Products

VNS Therapy Programmer, Model 3000 used with Models 103, 104, 105, 106, or 8103 VNS Therapy generators.

Quantity: 2683

Why Was This Recalled?

False positive warning may occur after: 1) VNS Generator interrogated at 0mA normal output current, 2) Generator programmed to non-0mA output current, 3) In-session re-interrogation performed. Users instructed to lower output current and widen pulse width. Only system diagnostic testing evaluates output current. Users may conclude device malfunction, could lead to medical/surgical intervention.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (50 states)Not affected

About LivaNova USA Inc

LivaNova USA Inc has 10 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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