FDA Adverse Event
Malfunction
Summary report: N
LEAD MODEL UNKNOWN
MDR report key: 2181418
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Received July 6, 2011
Report
- Report Number
- 1644487-2011-01513
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- July 6, 2011
- Date of Event
- June 6, 2011
- Report Date
- June 6, 2011
- Manufacturer
- CYBERONICS, INC.
- Product Code
- LYJ
- PMA / PMN Number
- P970003
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- FL, US
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER
- Health Professional
- Yes
Narratives
Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1
MFR REVIEWED X-RAYS OF IMPLANTED DEVICE. REVIEW OF X-RAYS BY THE MFR REVEALED A GROSS LEAD DISCONTINUITY. DEVICE FAILURE OCCURRED, BUT DID NOT CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE TO A DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
Description of Event or Problem · 1
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PT¿S DEVICE SHOWED HIGH IMPEDANCE UPON INTERROGATION. THE PHYSICIAN TURNED THE DEVICE OFF AND IS SENDING THE PT FOR X-RAYS. X-RAYS WERE REVIEWED BY THE MFR. UPON REVIEW, A GROSS LEAD FRACTURE WAS VISUALIZED. ATTEMPTS FOR FURTHER INFO HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL TO DATE.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LEAD MODEL UNKNOWN | LYJ | CYBERONICS, INC. |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 62 YR | Female |