Cyberonics VNS Therapy AspireSR Model 106 Generator Battery Depletion Recall
Cyberonics recalls VNS Therapy AspireSR Model 106 generators with serial numbers 36519-43201 due to premature battery depletion from electrical leakage in circuit boards.
Lower-risk recall
This recall is an expansion of Z-3019-2017 and Z-3020-2017, which was initiated to fix the devices premature battery depletion, caused by electrical leakage on the circuit board assemblies of the Models 105 and 106 generators. *Note this recall occurred in November 2018.
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What happened, in plain English
Cyberonics is recalling VNS Therapy AspireSR Model 106 generators that may experience premature battery depletion. This issue could lead to the device stopping working unexpectedly, potentially affecting medical treatment for patients with vagus nerve stimulation. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/69460-cyberonics-vns-therapy-aspiresr-model-106-generator-battery-depletion-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/69460-cyberonics-vns-therapy-aspiresr-model-106-generator-battery-depletion-recall · Updated August 20, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0869-2020
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“Cyberonics VNS Therapy AspireSR Model 106 Generator Battery Depletion Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated August 20, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/69460-cyberonics-vns-therapy-aspiresr-model-106-generator-battery-depletion-recall. Based on FDA recall #Z-0869-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0869-2020%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The generators have electrical leakage on the circuit boards that causes premature battery depletion. This means the device may stop working unexpectedly, which could disrupt medical treatment for patients using vagus nerve stimulation.
Who’s affected
Patients using Cyberonics VNS Therapy AspireSR Model 106 generators with the listed serial numbers are affected. Those with the device are most at risk as the battery may deplete unexpectedly.
How to tell if you have this one
Check your Cyberonics VNS Therapy AspireSR Model 106 generator for serial numbers listed in the range 36519 to 43201. The device was sold between September 30, 2016, and February 28, 2017.
- Brand
Cyberonics- Category
Medical device
All 2 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Terminated- Distribution
Distribution US nationwide, including Puerto Rico. There was no foreign/military/government consignees.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Z-0868-2020 | Cyberonics VNS Therapy AspireHC Model 105 Generator, 26-0007-4000/3. The firm name on the label is CYBERONICS, INC., Houston, TX. Vagus nerve stimulator.; Serial numbers 35794, 37762, 37792, 37872, 37874, 37881, 37885, 37889, 37890, 37893, 37913, 37915, 37916, 37965, 37975, 37977, 37984, 37987, 37988, 37990, 38051, 38054, 38068, 38132, 38148, 38153, 38154, 38155, 38162, 38173, 38210, 38224, 38226, 38239, 38240, 38243, 38245, 38246, 38248, 38249, 38252, 38268, 38272, 38273, 38274, 38275, 38277, 38279, 38282, 38284, 38292, 38293, 38296, 38299, 38302, 38306, 38308, 38312, 38314, 38315, 38319, 38321, 38326, 38330, 38344, 38443, 38464, 38490, 38505, 38517, 38529, 38530, 38549, 38561, 38564, 38565, 38625, 38628, 38651, 38661, 38689, 38691, 38698, 38702, 38719, 38722, 38730, 38735, 38745, 38751, 38754, 38755, 38771, 38773, 38775, 38779, 38800, 38804, 38805, 38809, 39334, 39344, 39347, 39354, 39362, and 39731. The expiration date range is 2/25/2017-5/1/2017. | 106 devices |
| Z-0869-2020 | Cyberonics VNS Therapy AspireSR, Model 106 Generator, 26-0007-8400/1. The firm name on the label is CYBERONICS, INC., Houston, TX. Vagus nerve stimulator.; Serial numbers 36519, 36766, 36770, 36776, 36791, 36794, 36800, 36802, 36821, 36824, 36833, 36835, 36845, 36847, 36849, 36869, 36873, 36932, 36935, 36940, 36947, 36951, 36954, 36959, 36961, 36962, 36963, 36964, 36965, 36972, 36981, 36998, 37003, 37014, 37015, 37016, 37024, 37025, 37052, 37095, 37110, 37111, 37116, 37123, 37149, 37151, 37156, 37181, 37213, 37231, 37234, 37239, 37248, 37250, 37253, 37258, 37263, 37270, 37294, 37296, 37297, 37301, 37302, 37310, 37328, 37329, 37331, 37332, 37334, 37338, 37339, 37351, 37353, 37355, 37359, 37360, 37362, 37365, 37371, 37376, 37378, 37383, 37389, 37391, 37395, 37396, 37397, 37402, 37403, 37405, 37409, 37410, 37411, 37414, 37417, 37420, 37421, 37422, 37424, 37425, 37431, 37435, 37439, 37445, 37446, 37449, 37454, 37455, 37458, 37461, 37464, 37466, 37471, 37472, 37480, 37482, 37487, 37488, 37489, 37490, 37498, 37501, 37502, 37505, 37507, 37508, 37510, 37512, 37530, 37540, 37548, 37551, 37559, 37561, 37563, 37564, 37566, 37567, 37572, 37574, 37576, 37577, 37579, 37585, 37587, 37591, 37601, 37607, 37611, 37615, 37634, 37639, 37649, 37662, 37663, 37671, 37672, 37676, 37677, 37678, 37682, 37683, 37689, 37697, 37706, 37708, 37710, 37720, 37723, 37724, 37727, 37730, 37733, 37736, 37738, 37908, 37909, 37920, 37925, 37941, 38091, 38105, 38126, 38212, 38215, 38437, 38446, 38494, 38614, 38657, 38671, 38990, 39025, 39032, 39057, 39068, 39069, 39079, 39261, 39263, 39286, 39340, 39341, 39390, 39412, 39415, 39420, 39421, 39429, 39455, 39463, 39466, 39467, 39470, 39473, 39475, 39477, 39486, 39490, 39499, 39505, 39511, 39532, 39636, 39664, 39906, 39911, 39953, 39970, 40007, 40017, 40036, 40081, 40104, 40116, 40145, 40149, 40159, 40248, 40270, 40280, 40306, 40314, 40320, 40340, 40345, 40346, 40347, 40353, 40355, 40401, 40404, 40426, 40454, 40481, 40482, 40486, 40491, 40492, 40494, 40499, 40503, 40513, 40516, 40517, 40521, 40522, 40528, 40532, 40533, 40534, 40537, 40538, 40540, 40542, 40544, 40551, 40557, 40563, 40565, 40569, 40570, 40572, 40573, 40574, 40582, 40585, 40590, 40591, 40595, 40611, 40619, 40627, 40633, 40640, 40643, 40664, 40676, 40684, 40692, 40694, 40696, 40708, 40718, 40723, 40731, 40736, 40737, 40741, 40750, 40753, 40755, 40757, 40762, 40767, 40769, 40770, 40772, 40774, 40777, 40778, 40780, 40781, 40783, 40784, 40786, 40788, 40789, 40790, 40792, 40793, 40794, 40795, 40801, 40802, 40804, 40808, 40809, 40822, 40823, 40824, 40830, 40834, 40838, 40839, 40840, 40844, 40845, 40846, 40851, 40853, 40854, 40856, 40857, 40861, 40870, 40871, 40873, 40874, 40879, 40881, 40883, 40888, 40894, 40895, 40912, 40919, 40921, 40927, 40934, 40935, 40942, 40943, 40971, 40983, 40993, 41010, 41032, 41039, 41044, 41048, 41051, 41059, 41060, 41065, 41071, 41075, 41078, 41079, 41082, 41083, 41084, 41088, 41090, 41104, 41108, 41113, 41114, 41118, 41120, 41124, 41130, 41133, 41137, 41146, 41148, 41149, 41150, 41157, 41159, 41160, 41169, 41172, 41173, 41178, 41180, 41182, 41195, 41196, 41199, 41200, 41202, 41207, 41209, 41229, 41240, 41246, 41249, 41250, 41253, 41254, 41255, 41264, 41266, 41271, 41283, 41290, 41299, 41301, 41320, 41321, 41322, 41323, 41324, 41326, 41327, 41328, 41347, 41348, 41351, 41354, 41357, 41359, 41368, 41370, 41374, 41380, 41390, 41394, 41413, 41422, 41468, 41470, 41472, 41483, 41487, 41488, 41496, 41506, 41508, 41517, 41519, 41524, 41540, 41547, 41552, 41555, 41559, 41569, 41577, 41589, 41594, 41598, 41601, 41609, 41612, 41617, 41626, 41627, 41629, 41637, 41640, 41645, 41654, 41656, 41661, 41663, 41665, 41671, 41673, 41692, 41696, 41700, 41706, 41740, 41749, 41753, 41756, 41759, 41768, 41773, 41776, 41779, 41791, 41823, 41832, 41833, 41840, 41852, 41872, 41874, 41875, 41879, 41881, 41885, 41905, 41907, 41911, 41926, 41929, 41931, 41932, 41933, 41936, 41943, 41944, 41946, 41953, 41957, 41973, 41979, 42005, 42021, 42036, 42043, 42046, 42051, 42069, 42133, 42134, 42144, 42150, 42154, 42155, 42160, 42177, 42181, 42182, 42186, 42199, 42202, 42219, 42220, 42223, 42224, 42225, 42233, 42234, 42242, 42247, 42255, 42259, 42267, 42268, 42269, 42274, 42292, 42316, 42326, 42336, 42347, 42353, 42354, 42356, 42361, 42387, 42391, 42392, 42405, 42415, 42417, 42428, 42466, 42504, 42505, 42514, 42523, 42528, 42529, 42537, 42539, 42565, 42567, 42568, 42571, 42572, 42579, 42587, 42588, 42592, 42593, 42594, 42595, 42599, 42600, 42601, 42605, 42606, 42608, 42610, 42611, 42613, 42615, 42619, 42624, 42625, 42627, 42629, 42631, 42632, 42633, 42634, 42635, 42636, 42641, 42642, 42643, 42644, 42645, 42647, 42654, 42657, 42658, 42659, 42664, 42666, 42667, 42681, 42685, 42689, 42696, 42697, 42698, 42702, 42703, 42706, 42711, 42713, 42718, 42719, 42720, 42721, 42722, 42725, 42727, 42733, 42735, 42738, 42739, 42746, 42747, 42750, 42754, 42756, 42758, 42761, 42763, 42767, 42773, 42776, 42778, 42781, 42784, 42785, 42787, 42788, 42789, 42811, 42820, 42834, 42835, 42839, 42840, 42844, 42847, 42861, 42862, 42865, 42866, 42868, 42869, 42871, 42873, 42876, 42877, 42880, 42881, 42887, 42888, 42890, 42892, 42893, 42895, 42900, 42902, 42920, 42934, 42945, 42962, 43003, 43012, 43025, 43031, 43032, 43038, 43095, 43102, 43103, 43107, 43109, 43115, 43118, 43129, 43136, 43140, 43144, 43151, 43157, 43165, 43167, 43169, 43172, 43177, 43178, and 43201. The expiration date range is 9/30/2016-2/28/2017. | 745 devices |
What to do — step by step
Check Device Serial Number
Look for the serial number on your Cyberonics VNS Therapy AspireSR Model 106 generator. If it matches the list of numbers from 36519 to 43201, it is affected.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide.
FDA distribution: “Distribution US nationwide, including Puerto Rico. There was no foreign/military/government consignees.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 4.1 years after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0869-2020 (November 16, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0869-2020 to see it in context.
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