MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL - NEUROMODULATION EXTENSION, DUAL 4 CHANNEL 10CM; SCS EXTENSION

Model Number 3341

Device Problems Disconnection (1171); High impedance (1291)

Patient Problem Inadequate Pain Relief (2388)

Event Date 03/06/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The results/method and conclusion codes along with investigation results will be provided in the final report.Date of event is estimated.

Event Description

Related manufacturer reference number: 1627487-2020-03139 , 1627487-2020-03140.It was reported that the patient had multiple high impedances on a lead.In turn, during surgical intervention it was observed one of the leads was disconnected from the extension.The extension was reconnected, the high impedances persisted and the devices were left implanted.Therapy was restored postoperatively.All of the patient's leads are being reported because it is unknown which lead is liable.

Manufacturer Narrative

The results of the investigation are inconclusive since the device was not returned for analysis.Based on the information received, the cause of the reported incident could not be conclusively determined.

• Brand Name: EXTENSION, DUAL 4 CHANNEL 10CM
• Type of Device: SCS EXTENSION
• 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
• Manufacturer Contact: andrea deitz ; 6901 preston road; plano, TX 75024 ; 9723098000
• MDR Report Key: 9871150
• MDR Text Key: 184632563
• Report Number: 1627487-2020-03141
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LGW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734402279
• UDI-Public: 05414734402279
• 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
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/14/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/24/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 06/28/2014
• Device Model Number: 3341
• Device Catalogue Number: 3341
• Device Lot Number: 3722702
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/07/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/11/2012
• 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
• Treatment: SCS LEAD X2
• Patient Outcome(s): Other
• Patient Weight: 75