MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL - NEUROMODULATION PROCLAIM 7 ELITE; SCS IPG

Model Number 3662

Device Problem Device Inoperable (1663)

Patient Problem Inadequate Pain Relief (2388)

Event Date 04/11/2018

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The device is included in the neuromodulation implantable pulse generator (ipg) inoperable when exposed to monopolar electrosurgery advisory notice issued by abbott on 02 june 2017.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 that the physician used electrocautery to stop bleeding at the wound check appointment.The implanted ipg was unable to connect with the external devices.Reportedly, the ipg was not placed into surgery mode and deemed inoperable.As a result, surgical intervention was undertaken wherein the ipg was explanted and replaced.Patient was successfully programmed.The issue was resolved with ipg replacement.

• Brand Name: PROCLAIM 7 ELITE
• 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: 7498750
• MDR Text Key: 107735063
• Report Number: 1627487-2018-04308
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LGW
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P010032
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Remedial Action: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 05/09/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/09/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 10/23/2019
• Device Model Number: 3662
• Device Lot Number: 6164870
• Other Device ID Number: 05415067020222
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/13/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/23/2017
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Removal/Correction Number: 1627487/06/02/2017/001-C
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: MODEL 1192 (2), SCS ANCHOR; MODEL 3186(2), SCS LEAD
• Patient Outcome(s): Other
• Patient Age: 85 YR