MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC NEUROMODULATION VERIFY ENHANCED; STIMULATOR, ELECTRICAL, IMPLANTABLE, FOR INCON

Model Number 353101

Device Problems Migration or Expulsion of Device (1395); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Diarrhea (1811); Discomfort (2330); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 04/09/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Date is approximate.Month and year are confirmed valid.Section d references the main component of the system.Other medical products in use during the event include: brand name lead; product id neu unknown lead (lot: unknown); product type: 0200-lead.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 trial patient who was using an external neurostimulator (ens) for fecal incontinence.Their trial start date was (b)(6) 2024.It was reported that the patient was experiencing discomfort/soreness/pinching and diarrhea.It is unknown if the issue was resolved.On (b)(6) 2024, they stated they were not seeing improvements in their symptoms.They had increased their stimulation now to 3.2 and thought one of the leads moved.Patient said they will be seeing their urologist today for this.

• Brand Name: VERIFY ENHANCED
• Type of Device: STIMULATOR, ELECTRICAL, IMPLANTABLE, FOR INCON
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDTRONIC NEUROMODULATION; 7000 central ave ne; minneapolis MN 55432
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDTRONIC NEUROMODULATION; 7000 central ave ne; minneapolis MN 55432
• Manufacturer Contact: glen belmer ; 7000 central avenue ne rcw215; minneapolis, MN 55432 ; 6122713209
• MDR Report Key: 19181478
• MDR Text Key: 341717624
• Report Number: 2182207-2024-02400
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EZW
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: P080025
• 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: 04/25/2024

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: 353101
• Device Catalogue Number: 353101
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/10/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/25/2024
• 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: 61 YR
• Patient Sex: Female