MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL - NEUROMODULATION PENTA 3MM LEAD, 60 CM; SCS LEAD

Model Number 3228

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

Patient Problem Bacterial Infection (1735)

Event Date 04/16/2015

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported the patient had her scs system emergently explanted due to infection at the thoracic surgical incision.The patient is currently home with a picc line.Reportedly, culture taken was positive for staph.

Manufacturer Narrative

Udi (di): (b)(4).Method: the device history and sterilization records were reviewed.Results: the device history and sterilization records reviewed found no non-conformances and product met all final packaging/sterilization acceptance criteria prior to release for distribution.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: PENTA 3MM LEAD, 60 CM
• 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: 4771377
• MDR Text Key: 5790439
• Report Number: 1627487-2015-01201
• 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: 04/21/2015

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/14/2015
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 01/31/2017
• Device Model Number: 3228
• Device Lot Number: 4979280
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/21/2015
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/12/2015
• 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 3789, SCS IPG
• Patient Outcome(s): Other
• Patient Age: 58 YR