MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO OPERATIONS CO. ACTIVA; STIMULATOR, ELECTRICAL, IMPLANTED, FOR ESSENTI

Model Number	37603
Medical Device Problem Codes	Corroded (1131); Display or Visual Feedback Problem (1184); Failure to Power Up (1476); Battery Problem (2885)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/30/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Continuation of d10: product id 37642 lot# serial# (b)(6) implanted: explanted: product type programmer, patient section d information references the main component of the system.Other relevant device(s) are: product id: 37642, serial/lot #: (b)(6), ubd: , udi#: (b)(4)h3: analysis of the 37642 patient programmer (ptm) (serial number (b)(6)) revealed a corroded digital board, and corrupt software.This regulatory report is being submitted as part of a retrospective review as part of remediation plan 411.Medtronic is submitting this report to comply with fda reporting regulations under 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.This report is based upon information obtained by medtronic, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to obtain more complete information and has provided as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any ¿defects¿ or has ¿malfunctioned¿.These words are included in the fda 3500a form and are fixed items for selection created by the fda to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of regulatory reporting.Medtronic objects to the use of these words and others like them because of the lack of definition and the connotations implied by these terms.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that patient had not used their patient programmer in several months, and when they went to use it, the battery was dead.The caller changed out the batteries and the programmer would not turn on.The patient stated that out of frustration, they had pressed several different buttons.The caller then reported seeing a screen on the programmer saying "system set up" with options of select or exit.Patient services (pss) reviewed meaning of this screen and explained that the programmer would have to be replaced.During the call, the caller noticed acid build up in the battery compartment.No symptoms were reported.

• Brand Name: ACTIVA
• Common Device Name: STIMULATOR, ELECTRICAL, IMPLANTED, FOR ESSENTI
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO OPERATIONS CO.; road 31, km. 24, hm 4; ceiba norte industrial park; juncos PR 00777
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO OPERATIONS CO.; road 31, km. 24, hm 4; ceiba norte industrial park; juncos PR 00777
• Manufacturer Contact: glen belmer ; 7000 central avenue ne rcw215; minneapolis, MN 55432 ; 6122713209
• MDR Report Key: 18612903
• Report Number: 3004209178-2024-02844
• Device Sequence Number: 2466031
• Product Code: PJS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00613994761088
• UDI-Public: 00613994761088
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: PA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P960009
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2018
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Consumer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 01/31/2024

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 04/28/2019
• Device Model Number: 37603
• Device Catalogue Number: 37603
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/12/2022
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/31/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/31/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/07/2017
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: "SEE H10...."
• Patient Age: 83 YR
• Patient Sex: Male