MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL - NEUROMODULATION PROTEGE IPG, 16-CHANNEL RECHARGEABLE; SCS IPG

Model Number 3789

Device Problem Charging Problem (2892)

Patient Problem Weight Changes (2607)

Event Date 06/03/2015

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported the patient had gained weight causing communication to be difficult when charging the ipg.The phsyician repositioned the ipg in a new pocket on (b)(6) 2015 which resolved the issue.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).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.(b)(4).

• Brand Name: PROTEGE IPG, 16-CHANNEL RECHARGEABLE
• Type of Device: SCS IPG
• 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: 4879551
• MDR Text Key: 6043234
• Report Number: 1627487-2015-12333
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GZB
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• 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: 06/03/2015

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/30/2015
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 03/28/2016
• Device Model Number: 3789
• Device Lot Number: 4514571
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/03/2015
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/17/2014
• 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 3386 , SCS EXTENSION; MODEL 3789, SCS IPG
• Patient Outcome(s): Other
• Patient Age: 50 YR