boston scientific neuromodulation corporation
6 recalls on record
Reusable electrodes may not meet expected performance levels.
Sterile anchors my lack sterility assurance.
Reusable electrodes may not meet expected performance levels.
Resistance and difficulties could occur while closing the retaining clip locking mechanism, which is part of a burr hole cover kit, which is part of a Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) system, which may lead to procedural delay, or lead-migration-which may require additional surgery.
Wire break(s) have occurred in rechargeable deep brain stimulation implantable pulse generators, implanted in the submuscular pectoral location. Wire breaks prevent successful stimulation, thus requiring device removal/replacement and users may experience high monopolar impedances, undesired sensation, loss of therapy, return of symptoms and/or Bluetooth connectivity challenges.
As a result of a comprehensive product performance review it was determine that the device and instruments are not consistently meeting expected performance levels. Issues include breakage of the instruments and implant/device.