MAUDE Adverse Event Report: LIVANOVA USA, INC. LEAD MODEL 303

Model Number	303-30
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Paralysis (1997); Post Operative Wound Infection (2446); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available (4581)
Date of Event	07/12/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H6 health effect, clinical code: code e2402 utilized; appropriate term ¿protrusion¿ is not available.Device evaluated by mfr? code 81 - device evaluation is not necessary because the reported event has been determined to be related to the functionality of the device.Livanova usa, inc.Submits this report to comply with 21 c.F.R.Part 803, the medical device reporting regulation, based on information that livanova has obtained, but may not have been able to investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.This report does not constitute an admission, or a conclusion by fda or anyone else, that the device, livanova, or livanova's employees 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 "malfunctions¿.These words are incorporated into the fda 3500a medwatch form by the fda, and livanova objects to their use.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that patient's lead is protruding from their neck and has now caused a staph infection.It was also reported that the patient is experiencing paralysis near the vagus nerve due to improper stitching technique.The patient was referred for surgery to address the issue.Product return and product analysis is will not be considered as supplemental as the adverse events reported does not result from the functionality of the device.Device history records were reviewed for the generator and lead.The generator and lead passed all specifications prior to distribution.The generator and lead were hp sterilized.No known relevant surgical intervention has occurred to date.No other relevant information has been received to date.

• Brand Name: LEAD MODEL 303
• Common Device Name: LEAD
• Manufacturer (Section D): LIVANOVA USA, INC.; 100 cyberonics boulevard; houston TX 77058
• Manufacturer (Section G): LIVANOVA USA, INC.; 100 cyberonics boulevard; houston TX 77058
• Manufacturer Contact: cindy scott ; 100 cyberonics blvd; suite 600; houston, TX 77058 ; 2816672681
• MDR Report Key: 22722872
• Report Number: 1644487-2025-10473
• Device Sequence Number: 9174193
• Product Code: LYJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05425025750122
• UDI-Public: 05425025750122
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MO
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P970003
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2022
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 08/05/2025

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?: No
• Operator of Device: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 10/16/2022
• Device Model Number: 303-30
• Device Lot Number: 5953
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/11/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/05/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/22/2018
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Age: 24 YR
• Patient Sex: Male