MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CYBERONICS - HOUSTON PULSE GEN MODEL 106; GENERATOR

Model Number 106

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

Patient Problems Dysphagia/ Odynophagia (1815); Pneumonia (2011); Cramp(s) /Muscle Spasm(s) (4521)

Event Date 06/21/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Livanova usa, inc.Submits this report to comply with 21 c.F.R.Part 803, the medical device reporting regulation, based on information that livanova has obtained, but may not have been able to investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.This report does not constitute an admission, or a conclusion by fda or anyone else, that the device, livanova, or livanova's employees 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 "malfunctions¿.These words are incorporated into the fda 3500a medwatch form by the fda, and livanova objects to their use.

Event Description

It was reported that the patient started experiencing dysphagia, and continuous hiccups.Mother also noted that the patient experienced a fever where they were admitted to the hospital.Admission to the hospital found that the patient had pneumonia due to aspiration.Additional information was received noted that the patient's device setting was decreased.More information was received noting that the magnet was tapped overnight which stopped the hiccups but restarted after removing magnet after eating breakfast.Device was temporarily turned device off for 20 minutes but hiccups did not stop.Patient was then referred for x-ray, and increase in medication to induce sedation.Physician is noted to not be certain whether the hiccups are vns related or not.No other relevant information has been received to date.

• Brand Name: PULSE GEN MODEL 106
• Type of Device: GENERATOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): CYBERONICS - HOUSTON; 100 cyberonics blvd; houston TX 77058
• Manufacturer (Section G): CYBERONICS - HOUSTON; 100 cyberonics blvd; suite 600; houston TX 77058
• Manufacturer Contact: cindy scott ; 100 cyberonics blvd; suite 600; houston, TX 77058 ; 2816672681
• MDR Report Key: 18083655
• MDR Text Key: 327516676
• Report Number: 1644487-2023-01601
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LYJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05425025750061
• UDI-Public: 05425025750061
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P970003
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Consumer,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 11/07/2023

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: 106
• Device Lot Number: 784
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Event Location: Other
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/13/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/07/2023
• 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): Hospitalization; Other
• Patient Age: 36 YR
• Patient Sex: Male