MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC EUROPE SARL VERSA IPG; PULSE GENERATOR, PERMANENT, IMPLANTABLE

Model Number VEDR01

Device Problem Protective Measures Problem (3015)

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

Event Date 11/01/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Product event summary: the device was not returned for analysis.However, performance data collected from the device was received and analyzed.Analysis of the device memory showed the battery indicator signifying that it is time for device replacement triggered falsely.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Event Description

It was reported that the implantable pulse generator (ipg) exhibited an incorrect elective replacement indicator (eri) alert.The alert cleared on interrogation and the battery status returned to normal.The ipg remains in use.No patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

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

• Brand Name: VERSA IPG
• Type of Device: PULSE GENERATOR, PERMANENT, IMPLANTABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDTRONIC EUROPE SARL; route du molliau 31; case postale; tolochenaz vaud 1131 ; CH 1131
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDTRONIC EUROPE SARL; route du molliau 31; case postale; tolochenaz vaud 1131 ; CH 1131
• Manufacturer Contact: paula bixby ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112 ; 7635055378
• MDR Report Key: 9705391
• MDR Text Key: 179249922
• Report Number: 9614453-2020-00506
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NVZ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: UK
• PMA/PMN Number: P980035
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign,health professional
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/26/2020

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: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 10/14/2013
• Device Model Number: VEDR01
• Device Catalogue Number: VEDR01
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 02/05/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 02/13/2020
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 02/12/2020
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 02/26/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/24/2012
• 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