MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CYBERONICS - HOUSTON LEAD MODEL 302

Model Number 302-20

Device Problem Fracture (1260)

Patient Problems Discomfort (2330); Shock from Patient Lead(s) (3162)

Event Date 08/31/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the patient had a full revision due to high lead impedance.The patient also noted he was experiencing shocking symptoms like touching an electric fence.The explanted lead is unavailable for return to the manufacturer as the surgeon cut it to pieces in the removal process.Impedance values were within normal limits with the new devices.No other relevant information has been received to date.

Manufacturer Narrative

Livanova usa, inc.Submits this report to comply with 21 c.F.R.Part 803, the medical device reporting regulation, based on information that livanova has obtained, but may not have been able to investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.This report does not constitute an admission, or a conclusion by fda or anyone else, that the device, livanova, or livanova's employees caused or contributed to the event described in the report.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any "defects¿ or "malfunctions¿.These words are incorporated into the fda 3500a medwatch form by the fda, and livanova objects to their use.

• Brand Name: LEAD MODEL 302
• Type of Device: LEAD
• Manufacturer (Section D): CYBERONICS - HOUSTON; 100 cyberonics blvd; houston TX 77058
• Manufacturer (Section G): CYBERONICS - HOUSTON; 100 cyberonics blvd; suite 600; houston TX 77058
• Manufacturer Contact: dana sprague ; 100 cyberonics blvd; suite 600; houston, TX 77058 ; 2816672681
• MDR Report Key: 17808486
• MDR Text Key: 324154868
• Report Number: 1644487-2023-01385
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LYJ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P970003
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 09/25/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/25/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 09/07/2005
• Device Model Number: 302-20
• Device Lot Number: 009121
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Event Location: Other
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/31/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/08/2003
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Other
• Patient Age: 43 YR
• Patient Sex: Male