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

Model Number 3116

Device Problems Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993); Insufficient Information (3190)

Patient Problems Pocket Erosion (2013); Fluid Discharge (2686); Swelling/ Edema (4577)

Event Date 06/14/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

Information was received from a patient (pt) who was implanted with an implantable neurostimulator (ins) for unknown indications for use.It was reported that the pt mentioned on the call that the ins caused their stomach to swell up and the device ended up "exploding in their body." pt stated last year they had to go in for surgery and have everything cleaned out.Pt stated they had to wait 8 weeks before they could put a new one in.Pt later stated they had the battery changed in july or august of this year.Pt stated now they are concerned the same thing is happening with their current ins.(see (b)(4)).Agent documented reported event.No further action was taken by patient services.

Manufacturer Narrative

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.

Event Description

Additional information was received from a healthcare professional (hcp).The hcp reported that on (b)(6) 2022 the patient presented to er - protrusion of battery through skin - and copious amounts of serous fluid leaking from site - no fever, chills.On (b)(6) 2022 battery removed - leads removed - battery to be replaced 4-6 weeks post-op.It was noted that the patient was implanted to treat gastroparesis.

Manufacturer Narrative

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.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.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: 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: glen belmer ; 7000 central avenue ne rcw215; minneapolis, MN 55432 ; 6122713209
• MDR Report Key: 16242531
• MDR Text Key: 308115897
• Report Number: 3004209178-2023-01080
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LNQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00643169174993
• UDI-Public: 00643169174993
• 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,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/10/2023

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: 01/14/2016
• Device Model Number: 3116
• Device Catalogue Number: 3116
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/28/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/25/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 02/08/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 02/10/2023
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/23/2014
• 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: Female
• Patient Weight: 74 KG