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

Model Number DB-1216

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

Patient Problem Swelling/ Edema (4577)

Event Date 09/22/2023

Event Type  Death  

Event Description

It was reported that a deep brain stimulation (dbs) patient passed away.The patient was placed on blood thinners prior to the dbs implant procedure and experienced a peri-lead edema post-operatively that was being treated with steroids (see mfr report # 3006630150-2023-05892).The physicians assessment could not confirm cause of death, however, confirmed it may have been related to the implant procedure.Additional information could not be provided from the physicians office despite good faith efforts.

• 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: 18007947
• MDR Text Key: 326553427
• Report Number: 3006630150-2023-06542
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NHL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729985044
• UDI-Public: 08714729985044
• 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: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 10/25/2023

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?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: DB-1216
• Device Catalogue Number: DB-1216
• Device Lot Number: 571765
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Initial Date FDA Received: 10/25/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/11/2023
• 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): Death
• Patient Age: 83 YR
• Patient Sex: Male