MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO OPERATIONS CO. INTERSTIM X; STIMULATOR, ELECTRICAL, IMPLANTABLE, FOR INCON

Model Number 97800

Device Problems Migration or Expulsion of Device (1395); Communication or Transmission Problem (2896)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 04/09/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Section d references the main component of the system.Other medical products in use during the event include: brand name surescan; product id 978b128 (lot: va2tu39); product type: 0200-lead; implant date (b)(6) 2023.Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide 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.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.

Event Description

Information was received from a patient who was implanted with an implantable neurostimulator (ins) for urinary/bowel dysfunction and urge incontinence.It was reported that yesterday they were having trouble getting the device to respond to the communicator, but then it resolved on its own.They were wondering why that happened.Agent reviewed there is not a way for us to see that.Agent reviewed common scenarios for why that may occur and reviewed communicator use and how to position it over the implant.The caller connected with no issues.The caller noted that near the incision toward the spine, where the lead is inserted, they can feel something under the skin and can move it.The patient was redirected to their healthcare provider to further address the issue.

Manufacturer Narrative

Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide 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.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.

Event Description

Additional information was received from the patient.They reported the lead did not move or migrate within the body.The cause of getting the device to respond to the communicator was the metal detector at the airport.

• Brand Name: INTERSTIM X
• Type of Device: STIMULATOR, ELECTRICAL, IMPLANTABLE, FOR INCON
• 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: 19130958
• MDR Text Key: 340459536
• Report Number: 3004209178-2024-09287
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EZW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00763000484668
• UDI-Public: 00763000484668
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P970004
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/17/2024

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: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 97800
• Device Catalogue Number: 97800
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/09/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/18/2024
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/13/2023
• 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
• Treatment: "SEE H11...."; SEE H11...
• Patient Age: 60 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 58 KG