MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL - NEUROMODULATION OCTRODE LEAD KIT, 60CM LENGTH; SCS LEAD

Model Number 3186

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

Patient Problems Skin Erosion (2075); Post Operative Wound Infection (2446); Fluid Discharge (2686)

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

The patient had a lead for off-label use.It was reported the patient's occipital lead eroded through the skin and there was pus below the skin.The event date is unknown.As a result, the scs system was explanted.Cultures were taken, and the infection was treated by iv antibiotics.

Manufacturer Narrative

Udi (di): (b)(4).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 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 LEAD KIT, 60CM LENGTH
• Type of Device: SCS LEAD
• Manufacturer (Section D): ST. JUDE MEDICAL - NEUROMODULATION; 6901 preston rd; plano TX 75024
• Manufacturer (Section G): ST. JUDE MEDICAL - NEUROMODULATION; 6901 preston rd; plano TX 75024
• MDR Report Key: 4546406
• MDR Text Key: 5518983
• Report Number: 1627487-2015-07057
• 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: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 02/03/2015

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/25/2015
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 07/28/2016
• Device Model Number: 3186
• Device Lot Number: 4718172
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/03/2015
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/29/2014
• 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
• Treatment: MODEL: 1192, SCS ANCHOR; MODEL: 3386, SCS EXTENSION; MODEL: 3788, SCS IPG
• Patient Outcome(s): Other