MAUDE Adverse Event Report: LIVANOVA USA, INC. LEAD MODEL 302

Model Number 302-20

Device Problems Fracture (1260); Insufficient Information (3190)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 09/19/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

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.

Event Description

It was reported that the patient is scheduled to have a full vns revision due to a malfunction of the lead.Additional information was received noting that the patient only had a lead revision.Device history records were reviewed for the lead.The device passed all functional specifications and quality tests and was hp sterilized prior to distribution.The explanted device has not been received to date.No other relevant information has been received to date.

Event Description

Additional information was received from the physician noting that the lead malfunction was high impedance/lead fracture issue.It was noted that during the procedure the lead was disconnected from the generator, and when plugged back in, impedance remained high.It was then concluded that there was a lead fracture.Device diagnostics are noted to be within normal limits after lead revision.No other relevant information has been received to date.

• Brand Name: LEAD MODEL 302
• Type of Device: LEAD
• 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: cindy scott ; 100 cyberonics blvd; suite 600; houston, TX 77058 ; 2816672681
• MDR Report Key: 17917160
• MDR Text Key: 325620155
• Report Number: 1644487-2023-01458
• 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,Followup
• Report Date: 12/08/2023

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
• Device Expiration Date: 09/29/2011
• Device Model Number: 302-20
• Device Lot Number: 2192
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Event Location: Other
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 09/19/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 10/11/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 11/15/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 12/08/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/03/2008
• 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 Age: 54 YR
• Patient Sex: Female