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

Model Number 3228

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

Patient Problem Discomfort (2330)

Event Date 08/20/2018

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

In the event the device is returned to the manufacturer, the reported event cannot be analyzed via laboratory testing.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

Device 1 of 2.Reference mfr.Report#1627487-2018-08754.It was reported the presented to the emergency room (er) due to discomfort caused by post-operative surgical pain.Reportedly, the patient experienced difficulty swallowing.X-rays were obtained with normal results.Follow-up identified the issue is being treated with medication.

Event Description

Device 1 of 2: reference mfr.Report#1627487-2018-08754.

Event Description

Device 1 of 2 : reference mfr.Report#1627487-2018-08754.Additional follow-up identified the issue is resolved.

• 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
• Manufacturer Contact: melissa nkematu ; 6901 preston road; plano, TX 75024 ; 9723092520
• MDR Report Key: 7875788
• MDR Text Key: 120238706
• Report Number: 1627487-2018-08753
• 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: 11/13/2018

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: 04/13/2020
• Device Model Number: 3228
• Device Lot Number: 6403181
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 08/20/2018
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/14/2018
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 09/13/2018; 10/23/2018
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 10/08/2018; 11/13/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/14/2018
• 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): Hospitalization; Other
• Patient Weight: 74