MAUDE Adverse Event Report: LIVANOVA USA, INC. PULSE GEN MODEL 1000; GENERATOR

Model Number 1000

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

Patient Problems Wound Dehiscence (1154); Impaired Healing (2378)

Event Date 04/03/2023

Event Type  Injury  

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 livanovas 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.H3.Device evaluated by mfr? code 81 - device evaluation is not necessary because the reported event has been determined as not related to the functionality or delivery of therapy of the device.

Event Description

Patient just recently underwent a repositioning surgery and then reported that her strip came loose while on vacation.She noted that her incision has opened up and is oozing and red.No other relevant information has been received to date.

Event Description

Additional information received noting that the patient has chronic wound healing issues and wound management was done to resolve the reported issue.

Event Description

Additional information received noting that the cause of the wound healing issues is related to external factors and not the vns.

• Brand Name: PULSE GEN MODEL 1000
• 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: cindy scott ; 100 cyberonics blvd; suite 600; houston, TX 77058 ; 2816672681
• MDR Report Key: 18252300
• MDR Text Key: 329547926
• Report Number: 1644487-2023-01674
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LYJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05425025750405
• UDI-Public: 05425025750405
• 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: Consumer,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 02/21/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 11/16/2023
• Device Model Number: 1000
• Device Lot Number: 7037
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Event Location: Other
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/06/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/01/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 01/09/2024; 02/02/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 02/02/2024; 02/21/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/23/2021
• 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: 49 YR
• Patient Sex: Female