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

Model Number DB-1416

Device Problems Unexpected Therapeutic Results (1631); Wireless Communication Problem (3283)

Patient Problem Dyskinesia (2363)

Event Date 03/19/2024

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that the patient experienced communication difficulties and loss of stimulation from their deep brain stimulation (dbs) device.Several attempts to establish communication with implantable pulse generator (ipg) were made, however, were unsuccessful.The physicians assessment was the ipg battery depleted, however no database analysis was ever submitted and it was noted that electrocautery was used during revision.The patient underwent a procedure where the ipg was replaced with another of a different model.The patient did well post-operatively.

• 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: 19101627
• MDR Text Key: 340103697
• Report Number: 3006630150-2024-02338
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NHL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08714729985020
• UDI-Public: 08714729985020
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: P150031
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/12/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 08/31/2023
• Device Model Number: DB-1416
• Device Catalogue Number: DB-1416
• Device Lot Number: 205951
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/19/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/12/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/31/2021
• 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 Age: 72 YR
• Patient Sex: Female