MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CYBERONICS - HOUSTON PULSE GEN MODEL 1000; GENERATOR

Model Number 1000

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

Patient Problems Wound Dehiscence (1154); Fluid Discharge (2686)

Event Date 03/06/2019

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Device evaluated by mfr? device evaluation is not necessary as the reported events are not related to the functionality or delivery of therapy of the device.

Event Description

It was reported that when the patient went in to have their chest wound examined following vns implant surgery their wound had opened and there was bloody drainage observed.The patient was prescribed antibiotics.A review of device history records showed that the implanted generator and lead were sterilized prior to distribution.All other quality tests also passed prior to distribution.No further relevant information has been received to date.

• Brand Name: PULSE GEN MODEL 1000
• 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: 8488466
• MDR Text Key: 141089450
• Report Number: 1644487-2019-00666
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LYJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05425025750405
• UDI-Public: 05425025750405
• 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: 04/05/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/05/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 12/05/2020
• Device Model Number: 1000
• Device Lot Number: 204757
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Event Location: Other
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/13/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/10/2019
• 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