Advanced Neuromodulation Systems

Reports per year

Source: FDA adverse event reports by year received, 1999–2026. Reporting paused during the 2026 MAUDE-to-AEMS transition and has since resumed.

Top device categories

• Stimulator, Spinal-Cord, Totally Implanted For Pain ReliefLGW1,583
• Stimulator, Spinal-Cord, Implanted (Pain Relief)GZB133
• Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulator For Pain ReliefPMP2
• Stimulator, NerveETN1
• Stimulator, Peripheral Nerve, Implanted (Pain Relief)GZF1
• Stimulator, Electrical, Implanted, For Essential TremorPJS1

Recent recalls

• 2013-02-28TerminatedDevice Design

  Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Brio DBS System implantable neurostimulator, IPG or R-IPG, Model 6788 Implantable Pulse Generator.

  Unintended Fluid ingress into the device header has been shown.

• 2012-10-09TerminatedNonconforming Material/Component

  The Eon Mini Implantable Pulse Generator (IPG) is a 16-channel, rechargeable, multi-program system that allows the connection of one or two leads with four, eight, and 16 electrode leads. It is powered by a hermetically sealed battery within a titanium case. It uses microelectronic circuitry to generate constant current electrical stimulation. Stimulation programs can be delivered as either single stimulation or MultiStim programs depending on patients need. Product Usage: Eon Mini system is indicated as an aid in the management of chronic intractable pain of the trunk and/or limbs including unilateral or bilateral pain associated with the following: failed back surgery syndrome, intractable low back and leg pain.

  Eon Mini IPGs manufactured in April 2012 could potentially exhibit a sudden, brief surge in stimulation that would be felt by the patient as uncomfortable or painful. SJMs routine testing, monitoring, and analysis of manufacturing processes identified three lots of Eon Mini IPGs that the internal battery has the potential to come into contact with the internal microcontroller board.

• 2012-08-28TerminatedLabeling design

  Eon (Model 3716) IPG is a dual channel; 8-contact receiver designed to be connected to 4, 8, or 16 electrode leads or a lead extension. Product Usage: The Eon and Eon Mini Neurostimulation Systems are indicated as an aid in the management of chronic intractable pain of the trunk and/or limbs including unilateral or bilateral pain associated with the following: failed back surgery syndrome, intractable low back and leg pain.

  As of 11/30/2011, St. Jude Medical has received 110 patient complaints of warmth or heating at the implantable pulse generators (IPGs) implant site during charging for the Eon IPG and 116 reports of similar symptoms for the Eon Mini IPG, respectively.

• 2012-08-28TerminatedLabeling design

  The Eon Mini Neurostimulation (IPG) System (Model 3788) is a 16-channel, rechargeable, multi-program system that allows the connection of one or two leads with 4, 8, and 16 electrode leads. Product Usage: The Eon and Eon Mini Neurostimulation Systems are indicated as an aid in the management of chronic intractable pain of the trunk and/or limbs including unilateral or bilateral pain associated with the following: failed back surgery syndrome, intractable low back and leg pain.

  As of 11/30/2011, St. Jude Medical has received 110 patient complaints of warmth or heating at the implantable pulse generators (IPGs) implant site during charging for the Eon IPG and 116 reports of similar symptoms for the Eon Mini IPG, respectively.

• 2012-07-10TerminatedProcess design

  Eon Mini Neurostimulation (IPG) System (Model 3788); The product is indicated as an aid in the management of chronic intractable pain of the trunk and/or limbs including unilateral or bilateral pain associated with the following: failed back surgery syndrome, intractable low back and leg pain.

  The firm has received 112 complaints of the Eon Mini IPGs that lost the ability to communicate or recharge due to a workmanship issue resulting in loss of pain relief and subsequent explant. The firm has determined the cause of these reports to be related to process variances in the positioning of the internal battery and printed circuit board, causing a short, and therefore, prematurely depletin

• 2011-08-30TerminatedSoftware change control

  Software version 3.3 for Rapid Programmer devices, Model 3832. Software version 3.3 for Rapid Programmer devices, a personal digital assistant (PDA) based programmer supporting implantable pulse generators of the Eon, Genesis, and Renew family.

  Product programmed with unapproved software was distributed.

• 2011-06-22TerminatedProcess control

  Eon Mini Neurostimulation (IPG) System Model 3788 System is indicated as an aid in the management of chronic intractable pain of the trunk and/or limbs including unilateral or bilateral pain associated with the following: failed back surgery syndrome, intractable low back and leg pain.

  Defective battery was identified as cause for reports of inability to communicate or recharge the product.

• 2010-05-13TerminatedManufacturing material removal

  Eon Mini Implantable Pulse Generator (IPG). Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc. Plano, TX. Indicated as an aid in the management of chronic, intractable pain of the trunk and/or limbs, including unilateral or bilateral pain.

  Due to a missed inspection step during manufacturing, a small number of devices may experience a gradual or sudden loss of charging capability.

• 2010-04-21TerminatedOther

  Swift-Lock (TM) Anchor Accessory Kit, Directions For Use Model 1192, ANS, A St. Jude Medical Company. Product is intended to be used as an accessory to the leads component of ANS SCS systems, functioning to secure the lead to the fascia or interspinous/supraspinous ligament.

  Directions For Use of product incorrectly stated lead compatibility information.

• 2009-11-10TerminatedDevice Design

  Eon Rechargeable Implantable Pulse Generator (IPG) System

  Product's external charging system on occasion was failing to communicate with the Implantable Pulse Generator preventing re-charging of the pain relief system.