Abbott Medical is recalling 302 Liberta RC Implantable Pulse Generators because the deep brain stimulation system will unexpectedly turn off approximately every 50 days after activation. This recurring shutdown happens without warning and can lead to a complete loss of therapy for patients. These sterile, prescription-only devices are used for deep brain stimulation and were distributed across 32 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
The device's internal programming causes it to shut down every 50 days, which stops the electrical stimulation to the brain and may cause a sudden return of symptoms or a medical emergency due to the loss of required therapy.
Manufacturer correction via notification letter
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