Abbott Liberta RC, Implantable Pulse Generator, REF: 62400, STERILE, RxONLY
FDA Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2265-2024.
Deep brain stimulation system will first turn off after approximately 50 days after the system is activated and subsequently, this same action will recur approximately every 50 days thereafter. This unexpected lost of stimulation may result in loss of therapy.
Corrective Action (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2265-2024.
Recall ongoing. Follow firm instructions.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Abbott Medical or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the FDA recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to FDA.
Consumer Contact (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2265-2024.
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Abbott Medical Recall FAQ
Abbott Medical is the subject of a medical implants safety report: Abbott Liberta RC, Implantable Pulse Generator, REF: 62400, STERILE, RxONLY. The notice was published on May 16, 2024 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 302 units are potentially affected.