MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL - NEUROMODULATION PENTA 3MM LEAD, 60 CM; SCS LEAD

Model Number 3228

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

Patient Problems Neurological Deficit/Dysfunction (1982); Paralysis (1997)

Event Date 11/17/2016

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.(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported on (b)(6) 2016, the patient underwent a paddle lead implant procedure.One laminectomy was performed at t8, and one entry site at t9 was used.It was noted several attempts were made to implant the lead at the single entry site.Post-operatively, the patient experienced paralysis in an unknown location.The patient¿s system was removed later the same day.Follow up information identified as of 11/21/2016; the patient was able to walk.The patient has been discharged to an outpatient rehabilitation facility.

• Brand Name: PENTA 3MM LEAD, 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 rd; plano TX 75024
• MDR Report Key: 6169581
• MDR Text Key: 62222172
• Report Number: 1627487-2016-06390
• 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: 11/17/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 10/25/2018
• Device Model Number: 3228
• Device Lot Number: 5694605
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/17/2016
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/13/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/25/2016
• 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 3662, SCS IPG
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 46 YR