MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC MED REL MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO INTERSTIM II; STIMULATOR, ELECTRICAL, IMPLANTABLE, FOR INCONTINENCE

Model Number 3058

Device Problems Human-Device Interface Problem (2949); Insufficient Information (3190)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 07/29/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Concomitant medical products: product id 3093-33 lot#: v941222, implanted: (b)(6) 2012 explanted: (b)(6) 2021, product type: lead.Other relevant device(s) are: product id: 3093-33, serial/lot #: (b)(4), ubd: 09-feb-2016.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Event Description

Information was received from an unknown source regarding a patient who was implanted with an implantable neurostimulator (ins) for gastrointestinal/ pelvic floor.It was reported that dr explanted the patients device today and said the lead slipped out of the battery header without unscrewing the set screw.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3: the returned ins was subjected to a series of standard tests that include but is not limited to visual inspection, output and telemetry testing, and functional testing.The implantable neurostimulator (ins) passed functional testing; however the setscrew was backed out too far.The returned lead was subjected to a series of standard tests that include but is not limited to visual inspection and electrical testing.Electrical testing of the lead determined that continuity was complete and there were no electrical shorts between the circuits; however, the lead was not completely seated in the implantable neurostimulator (ins) connector port.Medtronic is submitting this report to comply with fda reporting regulations under 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.This report is based upon information obtained by medtronic, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to obtain more complete information and has provided as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any ¿defects¿ or has ¿malfunctioned¿.These words are included in the fda 3500a form and are fixed items for selection created by the fda to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of regulatory reporting.Medtronic objects to the use of these words and others like them because of the lack of definition and the connotations implied by these terms.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Manufacturer Narrative

Medtronic is submitting this report to comply with fda reporting regulations under 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.This report is based upon information obtained by medtronic, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to obtain more complete information and has provided as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any ¿defects¿ or has ¿malfunctioned¿.These words are included in the fda 3500a form and are fixed items for selection created by the fda to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of regulatory reporting.Medtronic objects to the use of these words and others like them because of the lack of definition and the connotations implied by these terms.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Event Description

Additional information was received from a healthcare professional (hcp).The hcp reported that the suspect cause of the lead slipping out of battery header was a manufacturer defect and the lead was removed completely and the expired ins battery was removed.The lead just slipped out of the hosing despite continuity to screw down and tightening.No further complications were reported/anticipated at this time.

Event Description

No new information for event description.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3: the returned device was subjected to a series of standard tests that include but is not limited to visual inspection, output and telemetry testing, and functional testing.The implantable neurostimulator (ins) passed functional testing; however the setscrew was backed out too far.Continuation of d10: product id 3093-33 lot# v941222 serial# implanted: (b)(6) 2012 explanted: (b)(6) 2021.Product type lead.Medtronic is submitting this report to comply with fda reporting regulations under 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.This report is based upon information obtained by medtronic, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to obtain more complete information and has provided as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any ¿defects¿ or has ¿malfunctioned¿.These words are included in the fda 3500a form and are fixed items for selection created by the fda to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of regulatory reporting.Medtronic objects to the use of these words and others like them because of the lack of definition and the connotations implied by these terms.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

• Brand Name: INTERSTIM II
• Type of Device: STIMULATOR, ELECTRICAL, IMPLANTABLE, FOR INCONTINENCE
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDTRONIC MED REL MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO; road 31, km. 24, hm 4; ceiba norte industrial park; juncos PR 00777
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDTRONIC MED REL MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO; road 31, km. 24, hm 4; ceiba norte industrial park; juncos PR 00777
• Manufacturer Contact: glen belmer ; 7000 central avenue ne rcw215; minneapolis, MN 55432 ; 6122713209
• MDR Report Key: 12270313
• MDR Text Key: 264852845
• Report Number: 3004209178-2021-11853
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EZW
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P970004
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 11/24/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/03/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 09/14/2013
• Device Model Number: 3058
• Device Catalogue Number: 3058
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/10/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/28/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/26/2012
• 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: "SEE H10...."
• Patient Age: 75 YR
• Patient Sex: Female