MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL - NEUROMODULATION EXTENSION, 30CM; SCS EXTENSION

Model Number 3383

Device Problems Disconnection (1171); High impedance (1291)

Patient Problems Fall (1848); Inadequate Pain Relief (2388)

Event Date 08/27/2018

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

Device 1 of 2 reference mfr.Report#: 1627487-2018-09513.It was reported that the patient was not receiving adequate therapy, due to falling.In turn, the patient's system was interrogated and it was discovered to have high impedances due to lead disconnection.As a result, the patient's extension was explanted and replaced.Therapy was restored post-op.

• Brand Name: EXTENSION, 30CM
• Type of Device: SCS EXTENSION
• 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: michael mccane ; 6901 preston road; plano, TX 75024 ; 9725268297
• MDR Report Key: 7937113
• MDR Text Key: 122791975
• Report Number: 1627487-2018-09448
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GZB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734402323
• UDI-Public: 05414734402323
• 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
• Report Date: 10/04/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/04/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 06/13/2019
• Device Model Number: 3383
• Device Lot Number: 6016367
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/13/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/13/2017
• 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: 3660, SCS IPG
• Patient Outcome(s): Other
• Patient Age: 41 YR