MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL - NEUROMODULATION PROTEGE IPG, 16-CHANNEL RECHARGEABLE; SCS IPG

Model Number 3789

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

Patient Problem Sepsis (2067)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Manufacturer's evaluation: the complaint of infection cannot be confirmed via laboratory testing.(b)(4).Sjm has limited information related to the patient's medical history and is unable to form an opinion as to the relevancy of the patient's history to the event reported.Sjm defers to the patient's physician regarding medical history.Udi (di): (b)(4).

Event Description

Device 2 of 2.Reference mfr.Report#: 1627487-2016-04110.It was reported the patient had an infection at the lead site that didn't resolve accordingly even though intravenous antibiotics had been administered.Unfortunately, the patient developed sepsis.As a result, the patient's scs system was explanted.

• Brand Name: PROTEGE IPG, 16-CHANNEL RECHARGEABLE
• Type of Device: SCS IPG
• Manufacturer (Section D): ST. JUDE MEDICAL - NEUROMODULATION; 6901 preston rd; plano TX 75024
• Manufacturer (Section G): ST. JUDE MEDICAL - NEUROMODULATION; 6901 preston rd; plano TX 75024
• MDR Report Key: 5866262
• MDR Text Key: 51780417
• Report Number: 1627487-2016-04111
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LGW
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: PP010032
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 07/19/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/10/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 08/28/2016
• Device Model Number: 3789
• Device Lot Number: 4738204
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/19/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/12/2014
• 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): Other