MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO OPERATIONS CO. PERCEPT; Stimulator, electrical, implanted, for essential tremor

Model Number B35200

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

Patient Problems Erosion (1750); Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Date 06/09/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that the plugged tip of the unused extension eroded through the skin at the lead to extension incision site.Surgical intervention occurred and the plugged extension was exposed.A trough was created in the skull and both extensions were secured within the trough.Additional information received from the manufacturer¿s representative (rep), which was confirmed with the healthcare provider (hcp), reported the erosion was due to tissue pressure against the tip of the plug in the extension.The issue was resolved through a revision at the lead to extension connection site.

Manufacturer Narrative

Section d information references the main component of the system.Other relevant device(s) are: product id: b3400060, serial/lot #: (b)(6), ubd: 05-oct-2024, udi#: (b)(4).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.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: PERCEPT
• Type of Device: Stimulator, electrical, implanted, for essential tremor
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO OPERATIONS CO.; road 31, km. 24, hm 4; ceiba norte industrial park; juncos PR 00777
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO OPERATIONS CO.; 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: 17170454
• MDR Text Key: 317578037
• Report Number: 3004209178-2023-11400
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PJS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00763000642174
• UDI-Public: 00763000642174
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P960009
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 06/21/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/21/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: B35200
• Device Catalogue Number: B35200
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/16/2023
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/19/2023
• 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 Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 76 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 73 KG