FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

LEAD 3876-45 OCTAD 1X8 SC

MDR report key: 2992610 · Received March 7, 2013

Report

Report Number
3007566237-2013-00712
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
March 7, 2013
Date of Event
February 20, 2013
Report Date
February 20, 2013
Manufacturer
MEDTRONIC NEUROMODULATION
Product Code
LGW
PMA / PMN Number
P840001
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
UK
Reporter Occupation
PHYSICIAN

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

PRODUCT ID: NEU_STYLET_ACC, PRODUCT TYPE: ACCESSORY. (B)(4).

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

(B)(4).

Description of Event or Problem · 1

IT WAS REPORTED THAT A STYLET WOULD NOT ADVANCE TO THE END OF THE LEAD. IT BECAME DAMAGED WHILE TRYING TO INSERT INTO THE STYLET. THE SURGEON WAS IMPLANTING THE LEAD BUT HE NEEDED TO SWAP THE STYLET OUT FOR A STRAIGHT ONE. UPON RE-INSERTING THE STIFF-BENT STYLET, IT WOULD NOT ADVANCE AND BECAME DAMAGED. ANOTHER LEAD WAS USED SUCCESSFULLY. THE CASE WAS COMPLETED ON THE TABLE WITH NO FURTHER ISSUES. THE PATIENT WAS ALIVE WITH NO INJURY OR ADVERSE EVENT AND NO FURTHER ACTION WAS NECESSARY. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
96902 LEAD 3876-45 OCTAD 1X8 SC STIMULATOR, SPINAL-CORD, TOTALLY IMPLANTED FOR PAIN RELIEF LGW MEDTRONIC NEUROMODULATION 3876-45 0205273178

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 00067 YR