MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CYBERONICS - HOUSTON PULSE GEN MODEL 103; GENERATOR

Model Number 103

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

Patient Problems Pain (1994); Cognitive Changes (2551)

Event Date 12/19/2018

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that a patient was referred for generator replacement due to the patient experiencing pain, migraines, and memory loss.It was further noted that the device was "bothering" the patient.The patient was doing well with her medication and felt she did not need vns anymore.It was mentioned that the device was on "low dosing".The generator was explanted with no replacement.The device was not expected to be returned for analysis as the facility was a "no return" facility.No additional relevant information was received to date.

• Brand Name: PULSE GEN MODEL 103
• Type of Device: GENERATOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): CYBERONICS - HOUSTON; 100 cyberonics blvd; houston TX 77058
• Manufacturer (Section G): CYBERONICS - HOUSTON; 100 cyberonics blvd; suite 600; houston TX 77058
• Manufacturer Contact: rachel kohn ; 100 cyberonics blvd; suite 600; houston, TX 77058 ; 2812287200
• MDR Report Key: 8241560
• MDR Text Key: 132852517
• Report Number: 1644487-2019-00050
• 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,health
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 01/11/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/11/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 03/18/2016
• Device Model Number: 103
• Device Lot Number: 202919
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Event Location: Other
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/19/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/01/2014
• 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): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 41 YR