MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL - NEUROMODULATION OCTRODE; SCS LEAD

Model Number 3186

Device Problems High impedance (1291); Inappropriate/Inadequate Shock/Stimulation (1574)

Patient Problems Fall (1848); Shock from Patient Lead(s) (3162)

Event Date 02/12/2014

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

Device 1 of 2.Reference mfr report # 1627487-2014-12189.It was reported the patient experienced shocking at the lead site when stimulation is on, following a fall.Diagnostics revealed high impedances on one lead.The physician explanted and replaced the lead.The other lead was repositioned to achieve better coverage.The patient reported receiving stimulation therapy postoperative.

Manufacturer Narrative

Sjm has limited information related to the patient's medical history and is unable to form an opinion as to the relevancy of the patient's history to the event reported.Sjm defers to the patient's physician regarding medical history.

• Brand Name: OCTRODE
• Type of Device: SCS LEAD
• Manufacturer (Section D): ST. JUDE MEDICAL - NEUROMODULATION; plano TX
• Manufacturer Contact: connie timmons ; 6901 preston rd.; plano, TX 75024 ; 9723098054
• MDR Report Key: 3692711
• MDR Text Key: 4239613
• Report Number: 1627487-2014-12184
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GZB
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P010032
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Not Applicable
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 02/19/2014

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/14/2014
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 04/01/2011
• Device Model Number: 3186
• Device Lot Number: 2784330
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/19/2014
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/01/2009
• 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
• Treatment: IMPLANT DATE:; SCS IPG: MODEL 3788
• Patient Outcome(s): Other
• Patient Age: 29 YR