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

Model Number 3788

Device Problems Nonstandard Device (1420); Use of Device Problem (1670); Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method (2017)

Patient Problem Inadequate Pain Relief (2388)

Event Date 08/25/2015

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).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

It was reported the patient has not charged the ipg for a month.The ipg is no longer communicating with the charger and the programmer displays a communication error code.A replacement charger did not resolve the issue.Surgical intervention may be taken to address the issue.

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional information was received such as date of explant.During processing of this complaint, attempts were made to obtain weight but not received.

Event Description

Additional information received indicated the patient underwent surgical intervention wherein the ipg was explanted and replaced to address the issue.Therapy was restored postoperatively.

Manufacturer Narrative

The directions for use states that the implant must be charged every 30 to 90 days to avoid battery depletion.Based on the information received, the cause of the reported incident is related to user error.

• Brand Name: EON MINI IPG, 16-CHANNEL RECHARGEABLE
• 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: 5137571
• MDR Text Key: 27830205
• Report Number: 1627487-2015-12632
• 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: Recall
• Type of Report: Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 08/28/2020

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?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 05/04/2011
• Device Model Number: 3788
• Device Lot Number: 2794640
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Initial Date FDA Received: 10/08/2015
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 06/11/2020; 08/26/2020
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 06/30/2020; 08/28/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/04/2009
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Removal/Correction Number: 1627487-05242011-002-R
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: MODEL 3189, SCS LEAD
• Patient Outcome(s): Other
• Patient Age: 45 YR