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 Dysphagia/ Odynophagia (1815); Paralysis (1997); Neck Pain (2433)

Event Date 10/03/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that patient experienced dysphagia and painful stimulation following recent battery replacement surgery.The device settings were adjusted which resolved the painful stimulation and dysphagia.The patient then saw an ent who diagnosed patient with paralysis of vocal cord.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.

Event Description

The physician has responded that the left vocal cord is completely paralyzed.That he is unsure of the cause of the paralysis that it could be vns.The cause of the dysphagia was not reported but noted that patient is no longer having symptoms.There are no further updates or planned further intervention as patient no longer has symptoms.No other relevant information has been received to date.

• 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: 18356303
• MDR Text Key: 330888442
• Report Number: 1644487-2023-01811
• 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: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/23/2024

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 Model Number: 1000
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Event Location: Other
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/27/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/19/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 12/29/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 01/23/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/24/2023
• 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): Disability
• Patient Age: 58 YR
• Patient Sex: Male