MAUDE Adverse Event Report: LIVANOVA USA, INC. LEAD MODEL 302

Model Number 302-20

Device Problem Low impedance (2285)

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

Event Date 07/17/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that low impedance <600 ohms was observed on the patients generator in (b)(6) 2019.In (b)(6) 2019, impedance was within normal limits.The physician said he believed it was a short circuit condition, and he reported that the patient occasionally stretches his neck, so it's possible something happened to the lead during that.No adverse events associated with the low impedance were reported.No further relevant information has been received to date.No known surgical intervention has occurred to date.

Event Description

It was reported that the patient's vns was replaced due to low impedance.The explanted products were discarded.No further relevant information has been received to date.

• Brand Name: LEAD MODEL 302
• Type of Device: LEAD
• Manufacturer (Section D): LIVANOVA USA, INC.; 100 cyberonics blvd; houston TX 77058
• Manufacturer (Section G): LIVANOVA USA, INC.; 100 cyberonics blvd; suite 600; houston TX 77058
• Manufacturer Contact: rachel kohn ; 100 cyberonics blvd; suite 600; houston, TX 77058 ; 2812287200
• MDR Report Key: 8880514
• MDR Text Key: 153887972
• Report Number: 1644487-2019-01551
• 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,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 12/16/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/09/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 10/17/2010
• Device Model Number: 302-20
• Device Lot Number: 200644
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Event Location: Other
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/21/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/25/2007
• 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 Age: 64 YR