| Model Number |
B3300542 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding (1888); Intracranial Hemorrhage (1891); Loss of consciousness (2418); Convulsion/Seizure (4406)
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| Date of Event |
02/03/2026
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Type of Reportable Event
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Death
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that following lead placement, patient (pt) had a seizure in post op and a subsequent hemorrhage was identified with mri imaging.Initial post op ct showed nothing abnormal.Manufacturer representative (rep) was made aware on feb-11-2026 and was told no other information will be given.It is unknown what troubleshooting was done and if the issue is resolved.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide 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.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide 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.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
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Event or Problem Description
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Additional information was received from the manufacturer representative (rep) the patient was now deceased.The case had gone as expected; no device or implant malfunction was noted.In post-op some time after surgery, the patient had a seizure.Ct scan was taken and no abnormality was found.When the patient did not improve, an mri was ordered a little later that afternoon/evening.A hemorrhage was identified; location was not provided.The patient never regained consciousness.Per the family and patient's advanced directive that care should be withdrawn if patient was not going to be as he was before the procedure, care was withdrawn and the patient passed away on sunday, (b)(6).This information was confirmed with the managing physician.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide 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.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that following a stage ii deep brain stimulation procedure, the participant experienced a postoperative seizure and worsening brain swelling.An hour after the procedure, a seizure was identified through examination, and medications including keppra were administered.The participant was transferred to the intensive care unit, where several tonic clonic seizures occurred, necessitating multiple intubations and extubations.Imaging studies (mri/ct) revealed acute parenchymal and subarachnoid hemorrhage, increased superior left frontal hemorrhage, and increased subarachnoid hemorrhage.The participant developed a life-threatening illness or injury, required prolonged hospitalization, and was eventually transferred to palliative care where the patient died on (b)(6) 2026.The event was assessed as possibly related to the implant procedure.Additional information stated that the patient had a prior history of seizures.
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