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FDA Device recall Z-0532-2022

Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) Therapy Leads, PerenniaDURA, Model: 303

On 2022-02-09 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) Therapy Leads, PerenniaDURA, Model: 303 by Livanova Usa, citing A manufacturing issue may cause the silicone tubing wall thickness of vagus nerve stimulation leads to be less than the design specification. If the tubing becomes completely brea….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-0532-2022
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2021-12-02
Published2022-02-09
Last updated2026-09-13 11:56 UTC
CompanyLivanova Usa
DistributionAR, IN, KS, MA, MO, NE, WV

Product

Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) Therapy Leads, PerenniaDURA, Model: 303. Model 303-20 PereniaDURA Lead (2.0 mm electrode inner diameter) and Model 303-30 PereniaDURA Lead (3.0 mm electrode inner diameter)

Reason

A manufacturing issue may cause the silicone tubing wall thickness of vagus nerve stimulation leads to be less than the design specification. If the tubing becomes completely breached, the patient may experience discomfort or pain due to delivery of stimulation to an unintended location. If the inner lead conductor is exposed to body fluids the lead may break causing loss of therapy.

Identifiers

code_infoUDI: 05425025750115. Serial Numbers: 119441, 119442, 119443, 119452, 119453, 119454, 119455, 119456, 119457, 119458

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:56 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0532-2022%22

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