MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL - NEUROMODULATION OCTRODE LEAD KIT, 60CM LENGTH; SCS LEAD

Model Number 3186

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

Patient Problem Apnea (1720)

Event Date 09/25/2015

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Sjm 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.Sjm defers to the patient's physician regarding medical history.(b)(4).

Event Description

Device 1 of 2.Reference mfr.Report#: 1627487-2015-05542.On (b)(6) 2015, the patient underwent a permanent implant procedure.The patient began to stop breathing after the leads were placed and were in the process of being anchored.In turn, the patient was flipped over on her back to re-establish her airway.The procedure was resumed once the patient was stabilized, but both leads had become contaminated.As a result, the doctor removed and replaced both leads.The procedure was completed successfully after being extended by an hour.

• Brand Name: OCTRODE LEAD KIT, 60CM LENGTH
• Type of Device: SCS LEAD
• 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
• MDR Report Key: 5161841
• MDR Text Key: 28754859
• Report Number: 1627487-2015-05541
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GZB
• 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
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 09/25/2015

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/20/2015
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 03/31/2017
• Device Model Number: 3186
• Device Lot Number: 5038138
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/25/2015
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/03/2015
• 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): Life Threatening
• Patient Age: 65 YR