MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AVAILMED S.A.DE C.V.9 INTERSTIM; STIMULATOR, ELECTRICAL, IMPLANTABLE, FOR INCONTINENCE

Model Number 309201

Device Problems Break (1069); Difficult to Insert (1316); Shipping Damage or Problem (1570); Positioning Problem (3009)

Patient Problems No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 11/04/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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

Event Description

Information was received from a manufacturer representative regarding a trial lead.It was reported that during a basic evaluation procedure, doctor was unable to insert temporary lead because the lead was visually defective out of the packaging.The tip of the lead was loose from the stylet, and the lead couldn¿t be placed.Doctor tried to manually advance the stylet to the tip of the lead, but was unable to do so.No intervention was needed, another lead was opened, and inserted it without incident. no further complications were reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product analysis #(b)(4):analysis information -- 2020-12-28 16:15:55 cst pli# 10 product id# 309201 below is unedited, system generated text based on the analysis finding code(s).The returned device was subjected to a series of standard tests that include but is not limited to visual inspection and electrical testing.Analysis identified that the {x} electrode was perforated by the stylet at the distal end of the lead.Continuation of d10: product id neu_stylet_acc lot# unknown product type accessory medtronic is submitting this report to comply with fda reporting regulations under 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.This report is based upon information obtained by medtronic, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to obtain more complete information and has provided as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any ¿defects¿ or has ¿malfunctioned¿.These words are included in the fda 3500a form and are fixed items for selection created by the fda to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of regulatory reporting.Medtronic objects to the use of these words and others like them because of the lack of definition and the connotations implied by these terms.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.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.

• Brand Name: INTERSTIM
• Type of Device: STIMULATOR, ELECTRICAL, IMPLANTABLE, FOR INCONTINENCE
• Manufacturer (Section D): AVAILMED S.A.DE C.V.9; c.industrial lt.001 mz.105; tijuana,bc 22444 ; MX 22444
• MDR Report Key: 10801404
• MDR Text Key: 215055556
• Report Number: 3010291427-2020-00024
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EZW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00763000114114
• UDI-Public: 00763000114114
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: P970004
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/11/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 12/01/2021
• Device Model Number: 309201
• Device Catalogue Number: 309201
• Device Lot Number: 60247808
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/16/2020
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/04/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/06/2020
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 12/28/2020
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 01/11/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 58 YR