MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT MEDICAL INFINITY¿ 7 IMPLANTABLE PULSE GENERATOR; DBS IPG

Model Number 6662

Device Problem Wireless Communication Problem (3283)

Patient Problem Inadequate Pain Relief (2388)

Event Date 11/16/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that during an initial implant procedure on (b)(6) 2022, the ipg became unable to communicate with external devices after the patient was closed.As a result, surgical intervention was taken on (b)(6) 2022 wherein the ipg was explanted and replaced to address the issue.

Manufacturer Narrative

A patient's ipg had a communication issue was reported to abbott.It was determined that during an implant procedure, a patient's ipg became unable to communicate with external devices after the patient was closed.As a result, the ipg was explanted and replaced to address the issue.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 event could not be conclusively determined.

• Brand Name: INFINITY¿ 7 IMPLANTABLE PULSE GENERATOR
• Type of Device: DBS IPG
• Manufacturer (Section D): ABBOTT MEDICAL; 6901 preston rd; plano TX 75024
• Manufacturer (Section G): ABBOTT MEDICAL; 6901 preston rd; plano TX 75024
• Manufacturer Contact: ronnie shalev ; 6901 preston road; plano, TX 75024 ; 9723098000
• MDR Report Key: 15955113
• MDR Text Key: 305241280
• Report Number: 1627487-2022-06522
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MHY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05415067020260
• UDI-Public: 05415067020260
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: AS
• PMA/PMN Number: P140009
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/24/2023

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: 07/10/2024
• Device Model Number: 6662
• Device Catalogue Number: 6662
• Device Lot Number: T00004988
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/16/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/09/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 01/23/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 01/24/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/11/2022
• 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 Outcome(s): Other