MAUDE Adverse Event Report: FLEXTRONICS INTERNATIONAL INTERSTIM; STIMULATOR, ELECTRICAL, IMPLANTABLE, FOR INCONTINENCE

Model Number 305901

Device Problems Bent (1059); Shipping Damage or Problem (1570)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 09/11/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Event Description

Information was received from a manufacturer representative regarding a trial patient.It was reported that during a basic evaluation procedure, the lead appeared to be bent upon removal from the sterile packaging only at the distal external portion (~1 cm) from end.This was noted as either a product or packaging issues.They placed other end in trocar however when healthcare professional (hcp) went to remove stylus, it was stuck.Hcp then removed the lead and replaced it with a brand new lead which went in as expected without any issues.Procedure was then finished with only about 2 minutes added time.The trial proceeded without any issues, and there were no adverse effects.The affected lead was going to be returned for analysis.No symptoms or further complications were reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

Analysis results not available at this time.An additional report will be sent once analysis is complete.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Manufacturer Narrative

Analysis of the lead model 305904 lot # va0jxe2 showed that the lead conductors had been stretched approximately 5.5 cm from the distal end.This would cause the stylet to be difficult to remove.There was a slight bend in the lead approximately 1.0 cm from the distal end.However, with the stylet completed inserted this bend would not be noticeable.The stylet wire was not bent at the distal end and held the lead straight when completely inserted.Once the lead was stretched significantly, the stylet would not reach completely to the distal end.The wire insulation was intact.Electrical testing showed the continuity was complete.No issues were found with the returned packing tube.Analysis of the stylet model unknown lot # unknown showed the stylet wire was bent in several locations but was straight at the distal end.There was suspected dried body fluids on the distal end of the stylet and inside the distal end of the lead.The dried body fluids made the removal of the stylet more difficult.

• Brand Name: INTERSTIM
• Type of Device: STIMULATOR, ELECTRICAL, IMPLANTABLE, FOR INCONTINENCE
• Manufacturer (Section D): FLEXTRONICS INTERNATIONAL; 019 friesacherstrasse 3; althofen
• Manufacturer (Section G): FLEXTRONICS INTERNATIONAL; 019 friesacherstrasse 3; althofen
• Manufacturer Contact: lisa woodward clark ; 15 hampshire street; mansfield,ma, MN 02048 ; 7635263920
• MDR Report Key: 6907313
• MDR Text Key: 89429155
• Report Number: 8030670-2017-00005
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EZW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00643169721166
• UDI-Public: 00643169721166
• 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: company representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 11/07/2017

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: No Information
• Device Expiration Date: 05/23/2019
• Device Model Number: 305901
• Device Catalogue Number: 305901
• Device Lot Number: 60068870
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/09/2017
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 09/11/2017
• Initial Date FDA Received: 10/02/2017
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 10/02/2017; 11/01/2017
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 10/10/2017; 11/07/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/14/2017
• 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 Weight: 84