PRECISION®
Report
- Report Number
- 3006630150-2011-00753
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- May 25, 2011
- Date of Event
- May 3, 2011
- Report Date
- May 3, 2011
- Manufacturer
- BOSTON SCIENTIFIC NEUROMODULATION
- Product Code
- LGW
- PMA / PMN Number
- 030017
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- NY, US
- Reporter Occupation
- HEALTH PROFESSIONAL
Narratives
ADDITIONAL SUSPECT MEDICAL DEVICE COMPONENTS INVOLVED IN THE EVENT: MODEL # SC-2218-70 (B)(4) DESCRIPTION: ST LINEAR LEAD, 70CM WITH PRE-LOADED 0.014 INCH STYLET
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED THAT THE PATIENT WAS REPORTEDLY DOING WELL FOLLOWING THE PROCEDURE. DEVICE EVALUATION INDICATED THAT THE IPG PASSED VISUAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PERFORMANCE TESTS PERFORMED. THE DEVICE OUTPUT WAS MONITORED FOR EXCESSIVE LEAKAGE CURRENT OR SPURIOUS SIGNALS IN A SALINE SOLUTION, WHILE PROGRAMMED TO THE PATIENT'S LATEST SETTING. NO DISCREPANCIES WERE IDENTIFIED. DEVICE STIMULATION AMPLITUDE AND TIMING WAS MONITORED FOR ERRORS. NO INTERMITTENT ANOMALIES WERE NOTED IN THE OUTPUT. THE DEVICE EXHIBITS NORMAL DEVICE CHARACTERISTICS. THEREFORE, THE REPORTED COMPLAINT OF THE IPG CAUSING PAIN AT THE POCKET SITE WAS NOT DUPLICATED OR CONFIRMED. THE DAMAGE TO THE LEADS WAS CONSISTENT WITH DAMAGES DONE DURING THE EXPLANT PROCEDURE AND ARE NOT CONSIDERED A FAILURE.
A REPORT WAS RECEIVED THAT THE PATIENT WILL UNDERGO AN EXPLANT OF HIS ENTIRE SYSTEM DUE TO PAIN AT THE IPG SITE AND BECAUSE OF INADEQUATE THERAPY.
A REPORT WAS RECEIVED THAT THE PATIENT WILL UNDERGO AN EXPLANT OF HIS ENTIRE SYSTEM DUE TO PAIN AT THE IPG SITE AND BECAUSE OF INADEQUATE THERAPY.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PRECISION® | SPINAL CORD STIMULATOR | LGW | BOSTON SCIENTIFIC NEUROMODULATION | SC-1110-02 | N/A |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 62 YR | Required Intervention |