MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL - NEUROMODULATION EON RECHARGEABLE IPG, 16-CHANNEL; SCS IPG

Model Number 3716

Device Problem Temperature Problem (3022)

Patient Problem Burning Sensation (2146)

Event Date 06/24/2015

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).This ipg serial number was included in a field correction.Sjm has limited information related to the patient's medical history and is unable to form an opinion as to the relevancy of the patient's history to the event reported.Sjm defers to the patient's physician regarding medical history.

Event Description

Device 1 of 2.Reference mfr.Report #1627487-2015-06335.The patient reported she was experiencing uncomfortable scs pocket heating while charging, and as a result, she has to take breaks in between charging.A replacement charging system was shipped to the patient as the next course of action to address the issue.On 08/01/2012 st.Jude medical, neuromodulation division, sent field action letters to patients related to heating while charging and raised awareness of this issue to patients.An increase in prior non-reported heating while charging events and other non-reported events was expected.

Manufacturer Narrative

Sjm has limited information related to the patient's medical history and is unable to form an opinion as to the relevancy of the patient's history to the event reported.Sjm defers to the patient's physician regarding medical history.

Event Description

Device 1 of 2.Reference mfr.Report #1627487-2015-06335.Additional information received identified the replacement charging system reportedly resolved the issue.

• Brand Name: EON RECHARGEABLE IPG, 16-CHANNEL
• Type of Device: SCS IPG
• Manufacturer (Section D): ST. JUDE MEDICAL - NEUROMODULATION; 6901 preston rd; plano TX 75024
• Manufacturer (Section G): ST. JUDE MEDICAL - NEUROMODULATION; 6901 preston rd; plano TX 75024
• MDR Report Key: 5074233
• MDR Text Key: 25646860
• Report Number: 1627487-2015-06334
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GZB
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P010032
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Remedial Action: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 09/09/2015

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 Expiration Date: 12/01/2008
• Device Model Number: 3716
• Device Lot Number: 64921
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 08/24/2015
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/14/2015
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/04/2007
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Removal/Correction Number: 1627487-07262012-001-C
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other
• Patient Age: 65 YR