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

Model Number 3788

Device Problem Temperature Problem (3022)

Patient Problem Burning Sensation (2146)

Event Date 03/28/2013

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported the patient experienced pocket heating while recharging.A replacement charger was sent.The replacement charger resolved the issue.On 08/01/2012 st.Jude medical, neuromodulation division, sent field action letters to patients related to heating while charging and raised awareness of this issue to patients.An increase in prior non-reported heating while charging events and other non-reported events was expected.Reference mfr report #1627487-2014-01325.

Manufacturer Narrative

This ipg serial number was included in a field advisory and a field correction.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: EON MINI
• Type of Device: SCS IPG
• Manufacturer (Section D): ST. JUDE MEDICAL - NEUROMODULATION; plano TX
• Manufacturer Contact: melissa nkematu ; 6901 preston rd.; plano, TX 75024 ; 9723092520
• MDR Report Key: 3848317
• MDR Text Key: 21735296
• Report Number: 1627487-2014-01324
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GZN
• 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
• Remedial Action: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/24/2014

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/16/2014
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 05/01/2013
• Device Model Number: 3788
• Device Lot Number: 3404942
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/25/2014
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/01/2011
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Removal/Correction Number: 1627487-07262012-002-R
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: IMPLANT DATE:; SCS LEAD: MODEL 3186 (2)
• Patient Outcome(s): Other
• Patient Age: 58 YR