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 Hematoma (1884); Paralysis (1997)

Event Date 08/04/2017

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

In the event the device is returned to the manufacturer, the reported event cannot be analyzed via laboratory testing.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 underwent surgical intervention due to a hematoma.The physician evacuated the hematoma on the same day of the implant.The patient reported failure to move her legs 5 hours later.The patient¿s entire scs system was removed.The patient is still in icu and still unable to move her left leg.Physician fears the patient will have a permanent deficit.

Event Description

Follow up information identified the patient has regained some movement in her left leg and is able to walk in an aided fashion.The patient was hospitalized for one week and is now in a rehab facility.

Event Description

Follow up information identified the patient is showing improvement however they may always have a deficit.Patient is currently being treated in outpatient rehab.

• 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: 6849418
• MDR Text Key: 85158237
• Report Number: 1627487-2017-04873
• 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,health
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 11/21/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/07/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 05/31/2019
• Device Model Number: 3228
• Device Lot Number: 5996226
• Other Device ID Number: 05415067017253
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/13/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/31/2017
• 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: 49 YR