MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC NEUROMODULATION IMPLANTABLE NEUROSTIMULATOR; STIMULATOR, SPINAL-CORD, TOTALLY IMPLANTED FOR PAIN RELIEF

Model Number NEU_INS_STIMULATOR

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

Patient Problems Bacterial Infection (1735); Fever (1858); Malaise (2359)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Event Description

Information was received from a manufacturer representative regarding a patient.It was initially reported that there was a possibility that the patient had an infection with their implantable neurostimulator (ins).It was further clarified that the patient did not have an infection.The manufacturer representative stated that the patient had c.Diff (clostridium difficile), which caused their fever and other symptoms of feeling ill.This was verified by the patient¿s trial and managing physician.No further complications were reported or anticipated.Indication for use is unknown.

• Brand Name: IMPLANTABLE NEUROSTIMULATOR
• Type of Device: STIMULATOR, SPINAL-CORD, TOTALLY IMPLANTED FOR PAIN RELIEF
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDTRONIC NEUROMODULATION; 800 53rd ave ne; minneapolis MN 55421 1200
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDTRONIC NEUROMODULATION; 800 53rd ave ne; minneapolis MN 55421 1200
• Manufacturer Contact: lisa woodward clark ; 7000 central avenue ne rcw215; minneapolis, MN 55432 ; 7635263920
• MDR Report Key: 8706081
• MDR Text Key: 148257121
• Report Number: 3007566237-2019-01320
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LGW
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P840001
• 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: 06/17/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/17/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: NEU_INS_STIMULATOR
• Device Catalogue Number: NEU_INS_STIMULATOR
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/22/2019
• 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): Other