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

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    REF/UDI-DI(GTIN)/Serial Number Range/Expiration Date Range: M365SC12160/8714729985082/100188 - 758920, M365SC12320/8714729985099/100635 - 759404
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation
Reason for Recall:
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.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
ongoing

Product Information

Full Description:

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

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

REF/UDI-DI(GTIN)/Serial Number Range/Expiration Date Range: M365SC12160/8714729985082/100188 - 758920, M365SC12320/8714729985099/100635 - 759404

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-2617-2024

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