MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL - NEUROMODULATION (PUERTO RICO, LLC) PROTEGE MRI IPG; SCS IPG

Model Number 3771

Device Problems Premature Discharge of Battery (1057); Wireless Communication Problem (3283)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 06/14/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Date of event is estimated.

Event Description

It was reported that the patient's ipg was taking too long to charge, it would only charge to 25% before depleting rapidly.In turn, surgical intervention was undertaken wherein the ipg was explanted and replaced, resolving the issue.It was found prior to surgery that the ipg had become inoperable.

Manufacturer Narrative

The results of the investigation are inconclusive since the device was not returned for analysis.Based on the information received, the cause of the reported incident could not be conclusively determined.

• Brand Name: PROTEGE MRI IPG
• Type of Device: SCS IPG
• Manufacturer (Section D): ST. JUDE MEDICAL - NEUROMODULATION (PUERTO RICO, LLC); lot a interior - #2 street km 67.5; santana industrial park; arecibo PR 00612
• MDR Report Key: 12335971
• MDR Text Key: 267044799
• Report Number: 3006705815-2021-04036
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LGW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05415067017086
• UDI-Public: 05415067017086
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: P010032
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 08/19/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/18/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 04/30/2017
• Device Model Number: 3771
• Device Catalogue Number: 3771
• Device Lot Number: 5089560
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/18/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other
• Patient Weight: 136