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

Model Number 97800

Device Problems Malposition of Device (2616); Positioning Problem (3009)

Patient Problems Diarrhea (1811); Pain (1994)

Event Date 03/27/2024

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

Information was received from a patient who was implanted with an implantable neurostimulator (ins) for urge incontinence and urinar y/bowel disfunction.It was reported that since implant the patient's symptoms had not improved and their ins battery was sticking out and pushes into them when they sit down.Patient said they get pain down their back when the ins moves or flips.The patient had diarrhea on their current program.Patient said they were not sure if they were supposed to turn the device off or what they should do.Patient went to see the healthcare provider yesterday and they said the patient needed a revision.Patient was frustrated and felt let down by the whole situation.Patient will maintain stimulation level and will continue to track symptoms.Patient service specialist reviewed therapy information and general programming guidance.Email sent to patient with physician listings.

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.

• 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: 19142532
• MDR Text Key: 340580719
• Report Number: 3004209178-2024-09387
• 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: 04/19/2024

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?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 97800
• Device Catalogue Number: 97800
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/19/2024
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/02/2023
• 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): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 41 YR
• Patient Sex: Female