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

Model Number 3788

Device Problems No Device Output (1435); Charging Problem (2892); Communication or Transmission Problem (2896)

Patient Problem Inadequate Pain Relief (2388)

Event Date 08/28/2015

Event Type  Injury  

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.

Event Description

It was reported the patient was unable to establish communication between his ipg and charger.It was also reported the patient last recharged or felt simulation approximately 2 to 3 months ago.Follow-up information revealed the patient met with the sjm representative and it was determined the patient could not establish communication between his ipg and any external devices.The ipg was inoperable.Subsequently, the patient underwent surgical intervention where the ipg was explanted and replaced.The patient reported effective stimulation therapy postoperative.Please note the ipg serial number is unknown.

• Brand Name: EON MINI 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: 5268875
• MDR Text Key: 32739731
• Report Number: 1627487-2015-23716
• 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: 11/12/2015

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/04/2015
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 09/28/2013
• Device Model Number: 3788
• Device Lot Number: 3491246
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/12/2015
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/13/2011
• 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: 65 YR