Abbott Medical is recalling approximately 33,788 Infinity 5 and Infinity 7 Implantable Pulse Generators due to a defect where the battery life indicator and 'end of service' date may be shorter than stated in the product labeling. This unexpected battery depletion can cause the device to stop working sooner than anticipated, leading to a sudden loss of therapy for patients. Because these are implanted medical devices, consumers should not attempt to remove or modify the product themselves but must work closely with their medical team.
The defect causes the device's replacement indicator to trigger late or inaccurately, which can result in the device losing power and stopping therapy without sufficient warning to the patient. For patients relying on these pulse generators, a sudden loss of therapy can lead to a recurrence of symptoms or other serious health complications.
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