MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO OPERATIONS CO. SURESCAN; STIMULATOR, SPINAL-CORD, TOTALLY IMPLANTED FOR

Model Number 97713

Device Problems Intermittent Continuity (1121); Energy Output Problem (1431)

Patient Problem Paresthesia (4421)

Event Date 12/20/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

Information was received from a patient who was implanted with an implantable neurostimulator (ins) for unknown indications for use.It was reported that the patient called today and advised that since about 7 days ago, they feel a tingling sensation behind their right ear.This is the lead and extension location.The sensation is felt all the time.2 programs: prog 1 is constantly running but not felt in the background.This one stays the way it is.No changes to the settings.Prog 2, the same as prog 1 but can control the settings, they can also choose a high frequency if needed, but if at 0 the sensation is felt.It is sometimes taking place abruptly and surprising the patient.They will see the doctor tomorrow about this to consider if a recalibration is necessary.

Manufacturer Narrative

Continuation of d10: product id 3877-45 lot# 0212926765 serial# unknown implanted: (b)(6) 2020 product type lead product id 37081-60 lot# serial# (b)(6) implanted: (b)(6) 2020 product type extension section d information references the main component of the system.Other relevant device(s) are: product id: 3877-45, serial/lot #: (b)(6), ubd: 19-apr-2020, udi#: (b)(4); product id: 37081-60, serial/lot #: (b)(6), ubd: 08-apr-2023, udi#: (b)(4) g2.Foreign: canada medtronic is submitting this report to comply with fda reporting regulations under 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.This report is based upon information obtained by medtronic, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to obtain more complete information and has provided as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee 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 has ¿malfunctioned¿.These words are included in the fda 3500a form and are fixed items for selection created by the fda to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of regulatory reporting.Medtronic objects to the use of these words and others like them because of the lack of definition and the connotations implied by these terms.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

• Brand Name: SURESCAN
• Type of Device: STIMULATOR, SPINAL-CORD, TOTALLY IMPLANTED FOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO OPERATIONS CO.; road 31, km. 24, hm 4; ceiba norte industrial park; juncos PR 00777
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO OPERATIONS CO.; road 31, km. 24, hm 4; ceiba norte industrial park; juncos PR 00777
• Manufacturer Contact: glen belmer ; 7000 central avenue ne rcw215; minneapolis, MN 55432 ; 6122713209
• MDR Report Key: 18374584
• MDR Text Key: 331368179
• Report Number: 3004209178-2023-26182
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LGW
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P840001
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 12/21/2023

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?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 11/28/2015
• Device Model Number: 97713
• Device Catalogue Number: 97713
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/20/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/21/2023
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/30/2014
• 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