MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CYBERONICS, INC. PULSE GEN MODEL 103; GENERATOR

Model Number 103

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problem Pain (1994)

Event Date 04/01/2016

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that the patient and his mother were planning to consult with a surgeon on the prospects of getting his vns removed.Information later received indicated that the patient was experiencing pain around his generator site and under his arm.No known surgical interventions have occurred to date.Attempts for additional pertinent information have been unsuccessful to date.

Event Description

Additional follow up attempts with the treating physician revealed the fax number.Attempts for additional pertinent information on the event have been unsuccessful to date.

• Brand Name: PULSE GEN MODEL 103
• Type of Device: GENERATOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): CYBERONICS, INC.; 100 cyberonics blvd; houston TX 77058
• Manufacturer (Section G): CYBERONICS, INC.; 100 cyberonics blvd; suite 600; houston TX 77058
• Manufacturer Contact: njemile crawley ; 100 cyberonics blvd; suite 600; houston, TX 77058 ; 2812287200
• MDR Report Key: 5655098
• MDR Text Key: 45198071
• Report Number: 1644487-2016-01018
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LYJ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P970003
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,consum
• Reporter Occupation: Patient Family Member or Friend
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/25/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/13/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 02/28/2014
• Device Model Number: 103
• Device Lot Number: 3289
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Event Location: Other
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/23/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/12/2012
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 26 YR