MAUDE Adverse Event Report: LIVANOVA USA, INC. PULSE GEN MODEL 1000; GENERATOR

Model Number 1000

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

Patient Problem Post Operative Wound Infection (2446)

Event Date 03/08/2024

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

H3.Device evaluated by mfr?; code 81, device evaluation and return of the device is not necessary.It will not add value to the investigation.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 during replacement surgery patient was seen to have an infection.The generator and partial lead were explanted.Surgeon was unable to locate the other part of the lead.Patient is to be re-implanted at a later date after infection clears.Device history records were reviewed and the device was seen to be hp sterilized prior to distribution.Device evaluation is not necessary as it will add no value to the investigation.No other relevant information has been received to date.

Event Description

The physician has responded confirming the explant date reporting the date the infection was first seen.The cause of the infection is unknown.No other relevant information has been received to date.

• Brand Name: PULSE GEN MODEL 1000
• Type of Device: GENERATOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): LIVANOVA USA, INC.; 100 cyberonics blvd; houston TX 77058
• Manufacturer (Section G): LIVANOVA USA, INC.; 100 cyberonics blvd; suite 600; houston TX 77058
• Manufacturer Contact: cindy scott ; 100 cyberonics blvd; suite 600; houston, TX 77058 ; 2816672681
• MDR Report Key: 19051284
• MDR Text Key: 339490953
• Report Number: 1644487-2024-00395
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LYJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05425025750405
• UDI-Public: 05425025750405
• 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: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/03/2024

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 Expiration Date: 03/16/2024
• Device Model Number: 1000
• Device Lot Number: 7153
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Event Location: Other
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/13/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/05/2024
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 04/10/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 05/03/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/26/2022
• 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: 30 YR
• Patient Sex: Male