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

Model Number 3086

Device Problem Difficult to Advance (2920)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 07/10/2014

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported the physician was unable to implant the trial lead due to excessive scar tissue in the epidural space.A new trial kit was attempted to no avail.As a result, the case was abandoned.Follow-up revealed the procedure was extended approximately 30 minutes.

Manufacturer Narrative

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

• Brand Name: OCTRODE
• Type of Device: SCS LEAD
• Manufacturer (Section D): ST. JUDE MEDICAL - NEUROMODULATION; plano TX
• Manufacturer Contact: melissa nkematu ; 6901 preston rd.; plano, TX 75024 ; 9723092520
• MDR Report Key: 3986527
• MDR Text Key: 21880583
• Report Number: 1627487-2014-01502
• 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: 07/10/2014

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/31/2014
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 03/01/2016
• Device Model Number: 3086
• Device Lot Number: 4506804
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/10/2014
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/01/2014
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Other
• Patient Age: 70 YR