MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL - NEUROMODULATION; SCS LEAD

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

Patient Problem Stenosis (2263)

Event Date 07/20/2018

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Patient dob and suspected device information is currently unavailable.In the event the device is returned to the manufacturer, the reported event cannot be analyzed via laboratory testing.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

It was reported the physician was unable to implant the patient's permanent lead due to stenosis in the epidural space.Reportedly, several attempts were made to no avail.As a result, the case was abandoned.

• 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: melissa nkematu ; 6901 preston road; plano, TX 75024 ; 9723092520
• MDR Report Key: 7795832
• MDR Text Key: 117564763
• Report Number: 1627487-2018-07714
• 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,health
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 08/18/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/18/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/20/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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): Other