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

Model Number RNS-320-K - FGI

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

Patient Problems Erosion (1750); Fistula (1862); Unspecified Infection (1930); Fluid Discharge (2686)

Event Date 11/13/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).The explanted product was not returned to neuropace for analysis.- the rns® system is an adjunctive therapy in reducing the frequency of seizures in individuals 18 years of age or older with partial onset seizures who have undergone diagnostic testing that localized no more than 2 epileptogenic foci, are refractory to two or more antiepileptic medications, and currently have frequent and disabling seizures (motor partial seizures, complex partial seizures and/or secondarily generalized seizures).

Event Description

On (b)(6) 2023, the rns system (neurostimulator and leads) was explanted.The patient had a skin breakdown over the device which resulted in infection.Culture results are pending.Treatment included vancomycin-rocephin.The physician reported drainage and fistula formation at the incision site.

• 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 ; 5108822607
• MDR Report Key: 18291660
• MDR Text Key: 330051340
• Report Number: 3004426659-2023-00061
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PFN
• 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: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 12/06/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/08/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Model Number: RNS-320-K - FGI
• Device Catalogue Number: 1008191
• Device Lot Number: 33034-1-1-1
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/13/2023
• 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): Hospitalization; Other
• Patient Age: 9 YR
• Patient Sex: Male