Class II — LivaNova USA Inc
| Recalling firm | LivaNova USA, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Registered facility | LivaNova USA, Inc. (the firm's only registered facility) |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Reason | False positive warning may occur after: 1) VNS Generator interrogated at 0mA normal output current, 2) Generator programmed to non-0mA output current, 3) In-session re-interrogation performed. Users instructed to lower output current and widen pulse width. Only system diagnostic testing evaluates output current. Users may conclude device malfunction, could lead to medical/surgical intervention. |
| Product | VNS Therapy Programmer, Model 3000 used with Models 103, 104, 105, 106, or 8103 VNS Therapy generators. |
| Quantity | 2683 |
| Distribution | U.S.: LA, ID, AZ, UT, KY, VA, TN, NY, SC, IL, IN, NC, WA, CA, OH, FL, PA, NJ, CO, TX, RI, MD, HI, OR, MA, NE, MO, OK, MS, MN, SD, VT, AR, WV, WI, MI, AL, KS, DE, NM, GA, ND, AK, MT, ME, NV, DC, MO, WY, IA, CT. Canada, and Israel. |
| Initiated | 2020-02-04 |
| Classified | 2020-03-24 |
| Recall number | Z-1563-2020 |
| Initiation | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Source: U.S. FDA via openFDA (opens in a new tab) (device registration & enforcement). Data as of 2026-10-06. Verify this recall record at FDA → (opens in a new tab)
Cite this record
RegWarden. “Class II recall — LivaNova USA Inc (Z-1563-2020).” Compiled from U.S. FDA public records (openFDA; FDA Data Dashboard). Data as of 2026-10-06. https://regwarden.com/recall/84723/
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