MAUDE Adverse Event Report: NEUROPACE, INC. NEUROPACE RNS SYSTEM

Model Number RNS 320

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

Patient Problems Bacterial Infection (1735); Erosion (1750); Impaired Healing (2378)

Event Date 05/27/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

The patient underwent a routine neurostimulator replacement on (b)(6) 2021.On (b)(6) 2022, she notified her doctor that she had developed a sore along the incision site in (b)(6) 2021.On (b)(6) 2022, she notified her doctor that a wire was exposed.She was seen by her physician and treated with antibiotics.On (b)(6) 2022 the neurostimulator and leads were explanted and she was discharged on (b)(6) 2022.There were no complications.Treatment included antibiotics, hospitalization for five days and rns explant.The infection was reported as resolved on (b)(6) 2022.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).The explanted product was not returned to neuropace for analysis.

• Brand Name: NEUROPACE RNS SYSTEM
• Type of Device: NEUROPACE RNS SYSTEM
• Manufacturer (Section D): NEUROPACE, INC.; 455 n. bernardo ave.; mountain view CA 94043
• Manufacturer (Section G): NEUROPACE, INC.; 455 n. bernardo ave.; mountain view CA 94043
• Manufacturer Contact: ramona gonis ; 455 n. bernardo ave.; mountain view, CA 94043 ; 6502382788
• MDR Report Key: 15088834
• MDR Text Key: 296460841
• Report Number: 3004426659-2022-00018
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PFN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00855547005366
• UDI-Public: 010085554700536617220318
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P100026
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 07/22/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/22/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Model Number: RNS 320
• Device Catalogue Number: 1007927
• Device Lot Number: 31213-1-1-1
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/27/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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): Other; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 33 YR
• Patient Sex: Female