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

Model Number 3189

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

Patient Problems Skin Erosion (2075); Post Operative Wound Infection (2446)

Event Date 10/21/2014

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

Device 1 of 2.Reference mfr.Report: 1627487-2014-24393.It was reported one of the patient's leads had eroded through his skin.Cultures were taken and revealed no anomalies.The patient was also placed on antibiotics.Surgical intervention was undertaken to explant the patient's scs system days later due to infection.The patient is doing well at this time.

Manufacturer Narrative

Evaluation: 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.

• Brand Name: OCTRODE
• Type of Device: SCS LEAD
• Manufacturer (Section D): ST. JUDE MEDICAL - NEUROMODULATION; plano TX
• Manufacturer Contact: jane mwambu ; 6901 preston rd.; plano, TX 75024 ; 9723098568
• MDR Report Key: 4289278
• MDR Text Key: 19587474
• Report Number: 1627487-2014-24391
• 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: 10/31/2014

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/24/2014
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 11/01/2015
• Device Model Number: 3189
• Device Lot Number: 4323821
• Other Device ID Number: 05414734401715
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/31/2014
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/01/2013
• 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: 43 YR