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Nuvectra: Algovita Spinal Cord Stimulation System, Percutaneous Leads, 8-Electrode Percutaneous Lead Kit; Algovita Spinal Cord Stimulation System Percutaneous Leads, 12-Electrode Percutaneous Lead Kit; Algovita Spinal Cord Stimulation System Percutaneous Trial Leads, 8-electrode Lead Kit; Algovita Spinal Cord Stimulation System Percutaneous Trial Leads, 12-electrode Lead Kit. Model Number (s) 112x-xx (CT), 108x-xx(T). These are part of the Algovita Spinal Cord Stimulation System. The Algovita Spinal Cord Stimulation system consists of a stimulator (EPG or IPG) that is physically and electrically connected to one or more leads inserted into the patient s spinal epidural space. The lead delivers electrical stimulation originating at the stimulator with the purpose of blocking pain signals going to the patient s brain. The stimulators are rechargeable, and the frequency of recharging is dependent on individual patient s use of the system.

Recall number
Z-0781-2017
Recalling firm
Nuvectra
Product
Algovita Spinal Cord Stimulation System, Percutaneous Leads, 8-Electrode Percutaneous Lead Kit; Algovita Spinal Cord Stimulation System Percutaneous Leads, 12-Electrode Percutaneous Lead Kit; Algovita Spinal Cord Stimulation System Percutaneous Trial Leads, 8-electrode Lead Kit; Algovita Spinal Cord Stimulation System Percutaneous Trial Leads, 12-electrode Lead Kit. Model Number (s) 112x-xx (CT), 108x-xx(T). These are part of the Algovita Spinal Cord Stimulation System. The Algovita Spinal Cord Stimulation system consists of a stimulator (EPG or IPG) that is physically and electrically connected to one or more leads inserted into the patient s spinal epidural space. The lead delivers electrical stimulation originating at the stimulator with the purpose of blocking pain signals going to the patient s brain. The stimulators are rechargeable, and the frequency of recharging is dependent on individual patient s use of the system.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2016-10-11
Posted
2016-12-17
Terminated
2018-08-08
Reason
Nuvectra is conducting a recall due to two clinical risks that are associated with certain percutaneous leads currently being used in the Algovita Spinal Cord Stimulation System. It has been reported that in some percutaneous leads, the stylet protruded beyond the distal lead tip.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Action
Nuvectra field sales associate or contracted distributor were sent a Nuvectra Urgent Field Safety Notice (Field Action Number: 2016-03) on 10/11/2016 via Fed-Ex. The letter provided background information, described the problem, & the product involved in the recall. The letter listed the potential clinical implications, rate of occurrence, recommendations and mitigations and action needed. Provided consignees with notices for them to deliver to physicians as well as Response forms for them and the physician. For questions contact Kathy Jo Fahery +01.763.951.8219.
Quantity
406 OUS, 985 US
Distribution
US: Nationwide (CA, TX, KY, FL, IL,PA,OH, GA, NJ, NC, KS, AR, CO, NE, NY, VA, AZ, OK). OUS: Germany
Lot, serial or model codes
Lot Numbers: W2886402 , W2888100 , W2904692, W2909622 , W2909623 , W2912562 , W2918496, W2918506 , W2930816, W2930816 , W2938384 , W2939156 , W2943651 , W2946424 , W2952157 , W2964008 , W2964009, W2964009 , W2964010, W2964010 , W2964011 , W2972187 , W2978500 , W2981155, W2981155 , W2988382, W2988382 , W3040781 , W3041965, W3041965 , W3043467, W3048908, W3052511 , W3052514, W3052515 , W3057023, W3057024, W3057027, W3057033, W3057033 , W3063066, W3063073, W3063073 , W3088964, W3110760 , W3111249, W3114108, W3119243, W3123219 , W3123220, W3123220 , W3124197, W3127472, W3127472 , W3127473, W3133254, W3133264 , W3135521, W3232789, W3232789 , W3232790, W3232791, W3232792, W3232792 , W3236234, W3236235, W3236237, W3236239, W3236239 , W3321458 , W3321459 , W3321460 , W3321461 , W3321463 , W3321464, W3324818 , W3324820, W3324821 , W3324826 , W3324827, W3324829 , W3324830 , W3335022, W3335022 , W3335027, W3335033 , W3335041 , W3335050, W3335050 , W3335055, W3335055 , W3343777, W3343777 , W3348715 , W3356371, W3356371 , W3357155, W3357155 , W3357157 , W3357159, W3357159 , W3357160 , W3357162, W3357164 , W3357167, W3357169 , W3362186 , W3362187, W3362187 , W3362188, W3362188 , W3362209 , W3374818 , W3374820, W3374821 , W3374823 , W3378359, W3378360, W3389104, W3389105 , W3389112, W3389117 , W3393665 , W3393666 , W3393667, W3393668 , W3396586 , W3396603, W3396608, W3396609 , W3399272 , W3424531, W3424531 , W3424542, W3424565 , W3424585, W3424586, W3424586 , W3424589, W3424591 , W3424593, W3424599, W3424602, W3424616 , W3424623 , W3424627 , W3442616 , W3442617, W3442617 , W3442618, W3442618 , W3442619 , W3448170, W3448171, W3448172 , W3448173 , W3448174 , W3454201 , W3454202 , W3462791 , W3462792 , W3462794, W3462795, W3462795 , W3462796, W3462797, W3462798, W3472638, W3472639, W3472639 , W3472640 , W3472641, W3472641 , W3475288, W3475289, W3475289 , W3475290, W3475290 , W3475291, W3475291 , W3493137, W3498560, W3498562, W3498564, W3504760, W3504762, W3504763, W3504766 , W3506847, W3506848, W3506851, W3536038 , W3536039, W3536039 , W3539484, W3540924.
510(k) numbers
not on file
PMA numbers
["P130028"]
Product code
LGW
Firm FEI
3010309840
Firm city
Blaine
Firm state
MN
Firm country
not on file

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