MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL - NEUROMODULATION INFINITY IPG; DBS IPG

Model Number 6662

Device Problem Premature Elective Replacement Indicator (1483)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The device is included in the neuromodulation implantable pulse generator (ipg) inaccurate elective replacement indicator advisory notice issued by abbott on 12september2017.The manufacturer 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.The manufacturer defers to the patient's physician regarding medical history.

Event Description

It was reported ((b)(6)) that diagnostics indicated the elective replacement indicator (eri) triggered earlier than intended.The device has the appropriate level of battery voltage to provide therapy.

• Brand Name: INFINITY IPG
• Type of Device: DBS 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: 7152080
• MDR Text Key: 96009545
• Report Number: 1627487-2017-08708
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MHY
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• PMA/PMN Number: P140009
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Remedial Action: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 12/28/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/28/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 06/16/2018
• Device Model Number: 6662
• Device Lot Number: 5536559
• Other Device ID Number: 05415067020260
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/06/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/16/2016
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Removal/Correction Number: 1627487/09/12/2017/001-C
• Patient Sequence Number: 1