MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL - NEUROMODULATION EXTENSION, 30CM; SCS EXTENSION

Model Number 3383

Device Problems Disconnection (1171); Impedance Problem (2950)

Patient Problems Device Overstimulation of Tissue (1991); Inadequate Pain Relief (2388)

Event Date 12/19/2019

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The results of the investigation are inconclusive since the device was not returned for analysis.Based on the information received, the cause of the reported incident could not be conclusively determined.

Event Description

Related manufacturing report number: 1627487-2020-00093.It was reported that the patient was experiencing shocking sensations in their arm.X-rays revealed that the extensions had partially disconnected and did not align with the contacts on the lead.The patient underwent surgical intervention to replace the extensions, and the issue was resolved.

• Brand Name: EXTENSION, 30CM
• Type of Device: SCS EXTENSION
• 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: andrea deitz ; 6901 preston road; plano, TX 75024 ; 9723098000
• MDR Report Key: 9553390
• MDR Text Key: 173783313
• Report Number: 1627487-2020-00092
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GZB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734402323
• UDI-Public: 05414734402323
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K960728
• 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: 01/06/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/06/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 03/21/2020
• Device Model Number: 3383
• Device Catalogue Number: 3383
• Device Lot Number: 6367764
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/19/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/22/2018
• 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: SCS EXTENSION
• Patient Outcome(s): Other