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FDA Device recall Z-0561-2020

VNS Therapy, SenTiva, Model # 1000, (01)05425025750405, Rx Only for vagal nerve stimulation (VNS) therapy

On 2020-01-01 the FDA classified a Class I recall of VNS Therapy, SenTiva, Model # 1000, (01)05425025750405, Rx Only for vagal nerve stimulation (VNS) therapy by Livanova Usa, citing sentiva generators may reset and become disabled within 60 days of enabling. Physicians can re-enable but devices will continue to be susceptible to resets. If a device experience….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-0561-2020
ClassificationClass I
Statusterminated
Initiated2019-08-22
Published2020-01-01
Last updated2026-09-13 11:55 UTC
CompanyLivanova Usa
DistributionAK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV

Product

VNS Therapy, SenTiva, Model # 1000, (01)05425025750405, Rx Only for vagal nerve stimulation (VNS) therapy

Reason

Sentiva generators may reset and become disabled within 60 days of enabling. Physicians can re-enable but devices will continue to be susceptible to resets. If a device experiences this issue, this may lead to additional surgery (premature replacement of generator), or patients may return to baseline seizure frequency or depressive symptoms due to cessation of intended stimulation.

Identifiers

code_infoImplanted devices with Serial Numbers Greater Than or Equal to 100000 that did not undergo the internal error screen.

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:55 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0561-2020%22

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