Stimulator, Hypoglossal Nerve, Implanted, Apnea
FDA adverse event reports and recall history for stimulator, hypoglossal nerve, implanted, apnea (product code MNQ), from the public MAUDE/AEMS corpus and the live FDA recall database.
- Total reports
- 3,417
- Deaths
- 4
- Injuries
- 3,252
- Malfunctions
- 160
Reports per year
Source: FDA adverse event reports by year received, 2014–2026. Reporting paused during the 2026 MAUDE-to-AEMS transition and has since resumed.
Recent recalls
- 2026-06-18Open, ClassifiedProcess control
Brand Name: Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. Product Name: Inspire Respiratory Sensing Lead Model/Catalog Number: 4340 Software Version: N/A Product Description: The Inspire Respiratory Sensing Lead (Model 4340) is designed to detect respiratory effort. The lead features a pressure sensitive membrane that converts the mechanical energy of respiration into an electrical signal. The lead incorporates a standard connector for coupling to the implantable pulse generator (IPG). Component: N/A
Products are labeled with incorrect Use By Date, extending beyond the validated three-year shelf life from date of manufacturer. Material degradation of a product past its Use By Date may result in unplanned or premature revision surgery.
- 2026-06-18Open, ClassifiedProcess control
Brand Name: Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. Product Name: Inspire stimulation Lead Model/Catalog Number: 4063 Product Description: The Inspire Stimulation Lead (Model 4063) is designed to deliver stimulation to the hypoglossal nerve for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. The lead features a flexible, self-sizing cuff. Electrodes in the inner surface of the cuff deliver stimulation to the nerve. The lead incorporates a standard connector for coupling to the implantable pulse generator (IPG). Component: N/A
Products are labeled with incorrect Use By Date, extending beyond the validated three-year shelf life from date of manufacturer. Material degradation of a product past its Use By Date may result in unplanned or premature revision surgery.
- 2024-10-09Open, ClassifiedProcess control
Inspire Model 4340 Respiratory Sensing Lead, component of the Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation (UAS) system.
Labeling error with a mismatch between the shelf box serial number label and the serial number of the lead provided in the box.
- 2024-10-09Open, ClassifiedProcess control
Inspire Model 4063 Stimulation Lead, component of the Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation (UAS) system.
Labeling error with a mismatch between the shelf box serial number label and the serial number of the lead provided in the box.
- 2024-06-21Open, ClassifiedProcess control
Inspire Model 3028, IV Implantable Pulse Generator
There is a potential manufacturing defect which can lead to electrical leakage in the sensing circuit which causes a system malfunction and requires a revision surgery to replace the IPG,
- TerminatedError in labeling
Inspire II Model 3024 Implantable Pulse Generator (IPG) for Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Inspire Part #900-003-020, Product Usage: The device is an implanted component of the Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation (UAS) system. The UAS therapy is used to treat a subset of patients with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
Incorrect use-by date on the device registration/patient file labels.
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