MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL - NEUROMODULATION LAMITRODE TRIPOLE 16 LEAD, 60 CM; SCS LEAD

Model Number 3219

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

Patient Problems Bruise/Contusion (1754); Paresis (1998); Ambulation Difficulties (2544)

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.Udi(di): (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported the patient had a loss of motor control and bruising in his legs after a lead revision surgery on (b)(6) 2016 (reference mfr 1627487-2016-04391 for previous lead revision).The patient was taken to the operating room and his entire scs system was explanted.The exact explant date is unknown at this time.Patient is currently recovering and has regained partial motor control in his legs.

Manufacturer Narrative

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.

Event Description

Follow up revealed the patient has regained the control of his right side.However the patient's left arm and leg are still very weak.The patient walks using a walker.A physical therapist and occupational therapist work with the patient at his home.There are no plans for additional intervention for the patient.

• Brand Name: LAMITRODE TRIPOLE 16 LEAD, 60 CM
• 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: 5964611
• MDR Text Key: 55205111
• Report Number: 1627487-2016-04892
• 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,Followup
• Report Date: 10/28/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/20/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 12/31/2017
• Device Model Number: 3219
• Device Lot Number: 5353983
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/28/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/19/2016
• 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: MODEL 3662, SCS IPG
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention