MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC NEUROMODULATION VERCISE CARTESIA; STIMULATOR, ELECTRICAL, IMPLANTED, FOR PARKINSONIAN SYMPTOMS

Model Number DB-2202-45

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

Patient Problems Bacterial Infection (1735); Itching Sensation (1943)

Event Date 03/17/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional suspect medical device component involved in the event: product family: dbs-linear leads, upn: (b)(4), model: db-2202-45, serial: (b)(4), batch: 5180051.Product family: dbs-extension, upn: (b)(4), model: nm-3138-55, serial: (b)(4), batch: 7055954.Product family: dbs-extension, upn: (b)(4), model: nm-3138-55: serial:(b)(4) batch: 7071358.Product family: dbs-ipg-r-mri, upn: (b)(4), model: db-1200-s, serial: (b)(4), batch: 742490.

Event Description

It was reported that the patient developed an infection that originated at the lead and lead extension connector site and the symptoms included itching and redness at the scalp.The source of the infection is believed to be that a family member removed some sutures that had been left in situ.The deep brain stimulation (dbs) system was explanted and the patient treated with antibiotics.The explanted devices were retained by the facility.

• Brand Name: VERCISE CARTESIA
• Type of Device: STIMULATOR, ELECTRICAL, IMPLANTED, FOR PARKINSONIAN SYMPTOMS
• Manufacturer (Section D): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC NEUROMODULATION; 25155 rye canyon loop; valencia CA 91355
• Manufacturer (Section G): BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION; road 698, lot no. 12; dorado PR 00646 -260; * 00646-2602
• Manufacturer Contact: talar tahmasian ; 25155 rye canyon loop; valencia, CA 91355 ; 6619494863
• MDR Report Key: 11569260
• MDR Text Key: 242240806
• Report Number: 3006630150-2021-01211
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NHL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729905288
• UDI-Public: 08714729905288
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P150031
• 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: 03/25/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 10/07/2021
• Device Model Number: DB-2202-45
• Device Catalogue Number: DB-2202-45
• Device Lot Number: 5178555
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/17/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/25/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/08/2019
• 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): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 67 YR