St. Jude Medical, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2017 - (Recall #: Z-2694-2017)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2017.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Infinity 5, Implantable Pulse Generator, REF 6661, Rx only, STERILE EO Product Usage: The Infinity IPG is an electronic device designed to be connected to one or two extensions. It is powered by a hermetically sealed battery within a titanium case and uses microelectronic circuitry to generate constant-current electrical stimulation. The IPG is conductive on all sides, which allows the IPG case (also called a can) to be used as an anode for monopolar stimulation. The IPG communicates wirelessly with system programmers and controllers, and IPGs are available in small and large sizes to accommodate different power needs.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: June 2, 2017

Date Posted: July 19, 2017

Recall Number: Z-2694-2017

Event ID: 77509

Reason for Recall:

The firm discovered a risk of loss of Neuromodulation therapy due to exposure of the IPG to monopolar electrosurgical devices (ESU) during medical procedures.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 54 units

Code Information:

ALX120.1 ALX227.1 ALY287.1 ALY390.1 ALY471.1 ALY534.1 ALY560.1 ALY668.1 ALZ030.1 AMN762.1 AMN904.1 AMN990.1 AMP134.1 AMP169.1 AMP189.1 AMP246.1 AMS702.1 AMT135.1 AMT160.1 AMT357.1 ANG915.1 ANG951.1 ZA3446.1 ZA3511.1 ZB0872.1 ZB1144.1 ZB1181.1 ZB1188.1 ZB1190.1 ZB1200.1 ZB1213.1 ZB1218.1 ZB1225.1 ZB1422.1 ZB1463.1 ZB1507.1 ZK3289.1 ZS0594.1 ZS0699.1 ZS0772.1 ZW0246.1 ZW0268.1 ZW0273.1 ZW0283.1 ZW0364.1 ZW8776.1 ZW8796.1 ZW8863.1 ZW8879.1 ZW8887.1 ZW8904.1 ZW8965.1 ZW8972.1 ZX5593.1

Distribution Pattern:

US Nationwide Distribution

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated