MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL - NEUROMODULATION LAMITRODE TRIPOLE 16 LEAD, 60 CM; SCS LEAD

Model Number 3219

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

Patient Problems Paralysis (1997); Weakness (2145)

Event Date 11/01/2017

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The manufacturer 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.The manufacturer defers to the patient's physician regarding medical history.

Event Description

It was reported the patient experienced hemiparesis of the spinal cord shortly after implant.As such, the entire system was explanted and the patient was sent to a rehabilitation facility.Per the physician, stimulation had not yet been activated.The physician does not believe the issue was caused due to the device.

Event Description

Follow-up identified there is no further intervention planned.The patient has a cervical scs system which is functioning appropriately.

• Brand Name: LAMITRODE TRIPOLE 16 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: 7045998
• MDR Text Key: 92531553
• Report Number: 1627487-2017-07509
• 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: Health Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/08/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/20/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 09/21/2019
• Device Model Number: 3219
• Device Lot Number: 6129724
• Other Device ID Number: 05414734406161
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/04/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/21/2017
• 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 3772, SCS IPG
• Patient Outcome(s): Other
• Patient Age: 70 YR