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); Weakness (2145); Numbness (2415)

Event Date 07/11/2018

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The 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.The manufacturer defers to the patient's physician regarding medical history.

Event Description

Device 2 of 2; reference mfr report: 1627487-2018-07351.It was reported the patient experienced weakness and numbness in both legs, as well as trouble urinating following his scs system implant procedure.A ct scan revealed the patient had developed an epidural hematoma.Subsequently, the patient had his scs leads removed.Postoperative, the patient still had some weakness in his left leg, but was able to urinate.Reportedly, the patient was to remain in the hospital for recovery.

• 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: arnulfo ochoa ; 6901 preston road; plano, TX 75024 ; 9723098090
• MDR Report Key: 7760483
• MDR Text Key: 116357763
• Report Number: 1627487-2018-07352
• 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
• Report Date: 08/07/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/07/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 06/17/2020
• Device Model Number: 3228
• Device Lot Number: 6495994
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/11/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/18/2018
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Other
• Patient Weight: 67