FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

LEAD MODEL 102

MDR report key: 1232725 · Received November 14, 2008

Report

Report Number
1644487-2008-02763
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
November 14, 2008
Date of Event
October 16, 2008
Report Date
October 16, 2008
Manufacturer
CYBERONICS, INC.
Product Code
MUZ
PMA / PMN Number
P970003
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
WI, US
Reporter Occupation
OTHER
Health Professional
N

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

DEVICE MALFUNCTION IS SUSPECTED, BUT DID NOT CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE TO A DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

REPORTER INDICATED A VNS THERAPY PATIENT PRESENTED WITH HIGH IMPEDANCE ON BOTH SYSTEM AND NORMAL MODE DIAGNOSTIC TESTS. THE DEVICE WAS DISABLED AND THE PATIENT HAS BEEN REFERRED TO A SURGEON. THE PATIENT DENIED ANY TRAUMA OR FALLS, BUT DID STATE THAT SOMETIME AGO, SHE FELT SOMETHING WAS STICKING OUT SO SHE PUSHED IT BACK. HOWEVER, THE PHYSICIAN COULD NOT SEE ANYTHING STICKING OUT OR LOOKING ABNORMAL. GOOD FAITH ATTEMPTS TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL TO DATE.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 LEAD MODEL 102 MUZ CYBERONICS, INC. 302-20 1283

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 48 YR Female