FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

OCTRODE TRIAL LEAD, 60 CM

MDR report key: 2113805 · Received May 17, 2011

Report

Report Number
1627487-2011-00685
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
May 17, 2011
Date of Event
April 8, 2011
Report Date
April 8, 2011
Manufacturer
ST. JUDE MEDICAL - NEUROMODULATION
Product Code
LGW
PMA / PMN Number
P010032
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
TX, US
Reporter Occupation
NOT APPLICABLE

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

SJM HAS LIMITED INFORMATION RELATED TO THE PATIENT'S MEDICAL HISTORY AND IS UNABLE TO FORM AN OPINION AS TO THE RELEVANCY OF THE PATIENT'S HISTORY TO THE EVENT REPORTED. SJM DEFERS TO THE PATIENT'S PHYSICIAN REGARDING MEDICAL HISTORY.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

THE LEAD WAS INTENDED FOR TRIAL PATIENT IMPLANT. HOWEVER, DURING INTRAOPERATIVE TESTING, HIGH IMPEDANCE MEASUREMENTS WERE OBSERVED ON ALL LEAD CONTACTS. EFFORTS TO RESOLVE THIS MATTER WITH THE USE OF MULTIPLE TRIAL CABLES AND TRIAL STIMULATORS AND REPOSITIONING OF THE LEAD PROVED UNSUCCESSFUL. THE PHYSICIAN USED ANOTHER LEAD TO SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THE CASE. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 OCTRODE TRIAL LEAD, 60 CM SPINAL CORD STIMULATION LEAD LGW ST. JUDE MEDICAL - NEUROMODULATION 3086 3244555

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 Required Intervention