MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL - NEUROMODULATION EON; SCS IPG

Model Number 3716

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

Patient Problems Bacterial Infection (1735); Staphylococcus Aureus (2058)

Event Date 10/12/2013

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Method: the device history and sterilization records were reviewed.Results: the device history and sterilization records reviewed were found to meet specifications and no anomalies related to this event were found.Conclusion: the cause of the reported complaint could not be determined from the review of the dhr and sterilization records.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.

Event Description

It was reported the patient's scs system (occipital: off-label) was explanted due to a staph infection at the scs ipg pocket site.The patient also received oral antibiotics.It was also reported the infection has since resolved.The patient has been re-implanted and is receiving effective stimulation.

• Brand Name: EON
• Type of Device: SCS IPG
• Manufacturer (Section D): ST. JUDE MEDICAL - NEUROMODULATION; plano TX
• Manufacturer Contact: rachel blackwell ; 6901 preston rd.; plano, TX 75024 ; 9725264637
• MDR Report Key: 3709046
• MDR Text Key: 15884899
• Report Number: 1627487-2014-03185
• 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: 02/26/2014

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: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 04/01/2007
• Device Model Number: 3716
• Device Lot Number: 37287A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 02/26/2014
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/19/2014
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/01/2005
• 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:; IMPLANT DATE:; SCS LEAD: MODEL 3159 (4); SCS EXTENSION: MODEL 3341 (2)
• Patient Outcome(s): Other
• Patient Age: 43 YR