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

Model Number 3788

Device Problems Nonstandard Device (1420); Use of Device Problem (1670)

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.

Event Description

It was reported the patient is unable to establish communication between his ipg and external devices.It was also reported the patient's programmer reflects an "ipg battery low, stim off" message and a communication error message the patient stated he has not used his scs system in approximately 6 months to a year.The patient's ipg is inoperable.Subsequently, the patient will undergo surgical intervention as the next course of action.

• 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: 5524351
• MDR Text Key: 41119251
• Report Number: 1627487-2016-01513
• 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
• Remedial Action: Recall
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/04/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 04/09/2011
• Device Model Number: 3788
• Device Lot Number: 2785079
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/04/2016
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/24/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/09/2009
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Removal/Correction Number: 1627487-05242011-002-R
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other