MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL - NEUROMODULATION OCTRODE; SCS LEAD

Model Number 3186

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

Patient Problems Scar Tissue (2060); Stenosis (2263)

Event Date 09/12/2016

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

Device 1 of 2: reference mfr report#1627487-2016-05180.It was reported during permanent implant, the physician was unable to advance the lead into the epidural space due to scar tissue and spinal stenosis.As a result, the procedure was abandoned.

• Brand Name: OCTRODE
• 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: 6012647
• MDR Text Key: 56911711
• Report Number: 1627487-2016-05179
• 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: 09/12/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/07/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 3186
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/12/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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: 75 YR