MAUDE Adverse Event Report: Houston Pulse Gen Model 1000; Generator

Model Number	1000
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Medical device site infection (4845)
Date of Event	09/04/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the patient was brought into surgery due to a stitch abscess and to clean out the area.The initial incision site healed but a small abscess developed around a suture.Update was received that patient underwent wound revision/clean out.The surgeon assessed that the event was due to a reaction to antibiotics and sutures used.Device history records were reviewed for generator and lead.The generator and lead passed all specifications prior to distribution and were hp sterilized.No other relevant information has been received to date.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Device evaluation is not necessary as the reported event is not related to the functionality or delivery of therapy of the device.

• Brand Name: Pulse Gen Model 1000
• Common Device Name: Generator
• Manufacturer (Section D): Houston; 100 cyberonics boulevard; houston TX 77058
• Manufacturer (Section G): Houston; 100 cyberonics boulevard; houston TX 77058
• Manufacturer Contact: cindy scott ; 100 cyberonics blvd; houston, TX 77058 ; +1(281)667-2681
• MDR Report Key: 50888726
• Report Number: 1644487-2026-11134
• Device Sequence Number: 10679838
• Product Code: LYJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05425025750405
• UDI-Public: 05425025750405
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: FL
• Initial Reporter Country: FM
• PMA/510(K) Number: P970003
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2026
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Nurse Practitioner
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 09/24/2026

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 Model Number: 1000
• Device Lot Number: 206783
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/04/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/24/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/03/2026
• 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: Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 41 YR
• Patient Sex: Male