MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO OPERATIONS CO. SURESCAN; STIMULATOR, SPINAL-CORD, IMPLANTED (PAIN RELIEF)

Model Number 97714

Device Problem Electromagnetic Compatibility Problem (2927)

Patient Problems High Blood Pressure/ Hypertension (1908); Dizziness (2194); Palpitations (2467)

Event Date 01/23/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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.

Event Description

Information was received from a manufacturer's representative (rep) regarding an implantable neurostimulator (ins) for the treatment of spinal pain.It was reported that the patient was checking in at their managing physician's office using the kiosk when the suddenly got light headed, blood pressure rose and the patient's pulse and heart rate increased.The patient was sent to the er.Tech services stated that it was unlikely that the kiosk interacted and that the patient should be medically evaluated.

Manufacturer Narrative

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.

Event Description

Additional information was received from a manufacturer's representative (rep).The rep stated that the elevated heart rate, light headedness, and heightened blood pressure and pulse were related to their medication.The patient's primary doctor changed their dose and they feel better.

Manufacturer Narrative

If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

• Brand Name: SURESCAN
• Type of Device: STIMULATOR, SPINAL-CORD, IMPLANTED (PAIN RELIEF)
• 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: lisa clark ; 7000 central avenue ne rcw215; minneapolis, MN 55432 ; 7635263920
• MDR Report Key: 6281506
• MDR Text Key: 65898915
• Report Number: 3004209178-2017-01842
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GZB
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P840001
• 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,Followup
• Report Date: 01/31/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/26/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 08/14/2017
• Device Model Number: 97714
• Device Catalogue Number: 97714
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/27/2017
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/26/2016
• 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
• Patient Age: 63 YR