MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL - NEUROMODULATION QUATTRODE LEAD WIDE SPACED, 60 CM; SCS LEAD

Model Number 3166

Device Problem High impedance (1291)

Patient Problem Inadequate Pain Relief (2388)

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.(b)(4).

Event Description

Device 1 of 4: reference mfr report#1627487-2015-09096; reference mfr report#1627487-2015-09097; reference mfr report#1627487-2015-09098.It was reported the patient did not receive effective stimulation to her pelvic region during previous reprogramming.(event date is unknown).Reportedly, impedance values were high on the right sacral and left thoracic lead contacts.Follow-up identified surgical intervention was undertaken on (b)(6) 2015.During the procedure, 4 leads were explanted and replaced with new models.Effective stimulation was achieved postoperatively.The issue is resolved.

• Brand Name: QUATTRODE LEAD WIDE SPACED, 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 road; plano TX 75024
• MDR Report Key: 5333331
• MDR Text Key: 34639380
• Report Number: 1627487-2015-09094
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GZB
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K072462
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/12/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/29/2015
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 01/28/2015
• Device Model Number: 3166
• Device Lot Number: 3904370
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/15/2015
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/12/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/08/2013
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Other