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

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MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO OPERATIONS CO. ACTIVA; STIMULATOR, ELECTRICAL, IMPLANTED, FOR PARKINSONIAN TREMOR Back to Search Results
Model Number 37602
Device Problems High impedance (1291); Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913)
Patient Problems Muscular Rigidity (1968); Neurological Deficit/Dysfunction (1982); Therapeutic Effects, Unexpected (2099); Therapeutic Response, Decreased (2271)
Event Type  Injury  
Event Description
It was reported the patient had chest pain, a loss of effect, and a lack of symptom control since the replacement of their implantable neurostimulators (ins).The patient had been having slurred speech and issues with controlling their tongue.On the day prior to this report, the patient had bit their tongue bad, which had made their speech even worse.The patient¿s jaw was tight and they almost broke a tooth.Every time the patient had their ins replaced, it took them three months to get the ins properly adjusted and for them to receive any benefit.The patient also had an increase in rigidity and dystonia in their neck and extremities with their left being worse than the right.The patient met with their healthcare professional (hcp) a day prior to this report because their pain was so bad they thought they were having a heart attack.The pain was located in the patient¿s chest near the ins and in their armpits.An x-ray was done and the patient was going to follow up with their cardiologist.The patient was evaluated by their cardiologist and cardiac etiology was ruled out.Impedances were checked and one of the contacts was not being used.Impedances of electrode zero were measured to be greater than 40,000 ohms on the left side.The left ins was programmed to 2-, 3+ at 4.7v, 90 usec, and 145 hz.Impedances of electrode three were measured to be greater than 40 ,000 ohms on the right side.The right ins was programmed to 1+, 2- at 4.2v, 90 usec, and 145 hz.Therapy impedances were measured to be within normal limits on both sides.The patient¿s hcp planned on reprogramming the ins to get efficacy.The cause of the event was not determined.A troubleshooting revision had been scheduled for (b)(6) 2015 due to the high impedances.During the revision, the hcp opened the right incision and noticed the bottom two screws on the ins were not tightened.The hcp loosened all four screws, dried off the extension, and retightened everything.The right side bottom connector for the ins and extension still seemed not tight and there was a small gap, but everything was tightened down.Impedances were then tested and all impedances were within normal limits.The same issue occurred when the left side incision was opened.After the revision, all impedances were within normal limits on both sides and no further troubleshooting was done.Refer to manufacturer report #3004209178-2015-09832.
 
Manufacturer Narrative
Concomitant products: product id 7482a51, serial # (b)(4), implanted: (b)(6) 2010, product type extension; product id 3389s-40, lot # v475868, implanted: (b)(6) 2010, product type lead; product id 37602, serial # (b)(4), implanted: (b)(6) 2015, product type implantable neurostimulator; product id 37642, serial # (b)(4), product type programmer, patient; product id 7482a51, serial # (b)(4), implanted: (b)(6) 2010, product type extension; product id 3389s-40, lot # v443426, implanted: (b)(6) 2010, product type lead.(b)(4).
 
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Brand Name
ACTIVA
Type of Device
STIMULATOR, ELECTRICAL, IMPLANTED, FOR PARKINSONIAN TREMOR
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 NEUROMODULATION
7000 central avenue ne rcw215
minneapolis MN 55432
Manufacturer Contact
diane wolf
7000 central avenue ne rcw215
minneapolis, MN 55432
7635263987
MDR Report Key4802318
MDR Text Key15562179
Report Number3004209178-2015-09834
Device Sequence Number1
Product Code MHY
Combination Product (y/n)N
Reporter Country CodeUS
PMA/PMN Number
P960009
Number of Events Reported1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Report Source Manufacturer
Source Type Consumer,Health Professional,Company Representative
Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial
Report Date 05/06/2015
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 Date07/28/2016
Device Model Number37602
Device Catalogue Number37602
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? No
Initial Date Manufacturer Received 05/06/2015
Initial Date FDA Received05/28/2015
Date Device Manufactured02/02/2015
Is the Device Single Use? Yes
Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device? No
Type of Device Usage Initial
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient Outcome(s) Required Intervention;
Patient Age00063 YR
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