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

Model Number DB-1216

Device Problem Inappropriate/Inadequate Shock/Stimulation (1574)

Patient Problem Undesired Nerve Stimulation (1980)

Event Date 12/07/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that the patient experienced shocking sensations when the deep brain stimulator (dbs) implantable pulse generator (ipg) was being charged.The issue did not resolve after trying another ipg charger.Therefore, the patient was administered xanax medication to help make charging the ipg easier.The physician assessed the event may be behavioral, however, the cause is unknown.The device remains implanted in the patient.

• Brand Name: VERCISE GENUS
• 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; cashel road; clonmel ; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: erik sherburne ; 25155 rye canyon loop; valencia, CA 91355 ; 7632920920
• MDR Report Key: 16074847
• MDR Text Key: 306404312
• Report Number: 3006630150-2022-07388
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NHL
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Consumer,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 12/29/2022

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: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 05/18/2024
• Device Model Number: DB-1216
• Device Catalogue Number: DB-1216
• Device Lot Number: 541601
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/07/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/29/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/19/2022
• 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: 66 YR
• Patient Sex: Male