MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL - NEUROMODULATION PENTA 3MM LEAD, 60 CM; SCS LEAD

Model Number 3228

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

Patient Problems Hematoma (1884); Paralysis (1997); Weakness (2145)

Event Date 06/14/2018

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Manufacturer 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.Manufacturer defers to the patient's physician regarding medical history.

Event Description

It was reported the patient experienced paralysis in both legs as well as weakness and a hematoma at t8 lead site (reference mfr.Report# 1627487-2018-06359).The physician removed the hematoma and repositioned the lead in the original location.Intra-op testing revealed leads were within normal range.However, paralysis still reside post revision.

Event Description

Additional information received identified the issue was resolved post evacuation of hematoma.

• Brand Name: PENTA 3MM 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
• Manufacturer Contact: falon whitfield ; 6901 preston road; plano, TX 75024 ; 9725268233
• MDR Report Key: 7674681
• MDR Text Key: 113569073
• Report Number: 1627487-2018-06358
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GZB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05415067017253
• UDI-Public: 05415067017253
• 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,health
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 08/08/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/10/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 02/21/2020
• Device Model Number: 3228
• Device Lot Number: 6324988
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/13/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/21/2018
• 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): Hospitalization; Life Threatening; Other
• Patient Age: 45 YR