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

Model Number 1000

Device Problem Output below Specifications (3004)

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

Event Date 12/01/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that a generator was explanted and replaced due to it "not working." the patient was recently re-implanted a few month ago and the generator was not working after surgery.The generator was returned and received for analysis.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

Device analysis was performed on the generator.No anomalies were seen and the device performed according to functional specifications.

• 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: 18384890
• MDR Text Key: 331241409
• Report Number: 1644487-2023-01856
• 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: Nurse Practitioner
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/29/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/22/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: 1000
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/11/2023
• Event Location: Other
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/04/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/14/2023
• 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 Age: 32 YR
• Patient Sex: Male