MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO OPERATIONS CO. ENTERRA; INTESTINAL STIMULATOR

Model Number 37800

Device Problems Intermittent Continuity (1121); Energy Output Problem (1431); Therapy Delivered to Incorrect Body Area (1508)

Patient Problems Undesired Nerve Stimulation (1980); Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Date 11/01/2020

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 friend/family member regarding a patient who was implanted with an implantable neurostimulator (ins) for gastric stimulation.It was reported that the patient was doing well for about 4 years.The patient was up to they thinks (b)(6) pounds.In (b)(6) 2020 it seemed to have stopped working, and they went to the doctor and they recalibrated it 3-4 times.They went back to the doctor a couple more times to the surgeon.  they then went to a new doctor and that doctor calibrated it once.The patient has been able to see a flutter in her stomach since they got the implant.If she puts a quarter on their stomach their can see it move or flutter every four minutes since the return of symptoms, and then the fluttering stopped and just happened once and a while.Prior the patient could see their stomach move more frequently.The second doctor saw the flutter or moving of their stomach and said it was not supposed to be able to feel the stimulation or see their stomach moving that something was wrong.Caller wanted to know if that was true because they are getting conflicting answers.Patient has lost (b)(6) pounds in the last six months and was down to (b)(6) pounds and has vomiting.No  x-ray had been performed.They never mentioned anything about how to read the battery level so they don't know.It was  explained that if the battery was low or dead they could have return of symptoms.They had not had any falls or accidents but was not  aware of but  will ask the patient.The issue was not resolved through troubleshooting.Representative stated that most patient's don't feel the stimulation but they can report they feel the stimulation and typically don't see stomach movement but due to the nature of stimulating a nerve and the stomach it is not to say it can't happen.Recommendations to determine the issue could be x-ray, run impedances, and check battery level of stimulator.

• Brand Name: ENTERRA
• Type of Device: INTESTINAL STIMULATOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO OPERATIONS CO.; road 31, km. 24, hm 4; ceiba norte industrial park; juncos PR 00777
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO OPERATIONS CO.; road 31, km. 24, hm 4; ceiba norte industrial park; juncos PR 00777
• Manufacturer Contact: david gustafson ; 7000 central avenue ne rcw215; minneapolis, MN 55432 ; 7635149628
• MDR Report Key: 12510079
• MDR Text Key: 272683425
• Report Number: 3004209178-2021-14199
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LNQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00643169360686
• UDI-Public: 00643169360686
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: H990014
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 09/21/2021

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?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 12/14/2016
• Device Model Number: 37800
• Device Catalogue Number: 37800
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 09/15/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/21/2021
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/23/2015
• 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 Age: 42 YR