MAUDE Adverse Event Report: LIVANOVA USA, INC.; GENERATOR

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Seizures (2063); No Information (3190)

Event Date 10/26/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported by someone on social media that being implanted with the vns, her best friend's body was "totally screwed up" even more and her seizures increased.No further relevant information has been received to date.

• Type of Device: GENERATOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): LIVANOVA USA, INC.; 100 cyberonics blvd; houston TX 77058
• Manufacturer (Section G): LIVANOVA USA, INC.; 100 cyberonics blvd; suite 600; houston TX 77058
• Manufacturer Contact: rachel kohn ; 100 cyberonics blvd; suite 600; houston, TX 77058 ; 2812287200
• MDR Report Key: 10872479
• MDR Text Key: 217318466
• Report Number: 1644487-2020-01559
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LYJ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: P970003
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 11/19/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Event Location: Other
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/26/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/19/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1