Abbott Medical has recalled approximately 20,715 units of the Eterna Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) IPG (Model 32400) and Liberta RC Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) IPG (Model 62400). These implanted medical devices may experience a technical failure resulting in a loss of communication with Clinician Programmers or Patient Controllers. This communication gap can prevent necessary adjustments to the device therapy or monitoring.
A loss of communication between the implanted generator and the external controller prevents clinicians and patients from adjusting stimulation settings or checking device status, which could lead to a loss of therapy or the inability to turn the device off if needed. While no specific injuries are listed in this brief, the medium risk level reflects the potential for clinical complications if the implanted pulse generator cannot be managed externally.
Notification and ongoing clinical monitoring
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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