PRECISION®
Report
- Report Number
- 3006630150-2013-00440
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- March 13, 2013
- Date of Event
- February 11, 2013
- Report Date
- February 18, 2013
- Manufacturer
- BOSTON SCIENTIFIC NEUROMODULATION
- Product Code
- LGW
- PMA / PMN Number
- 030017
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- PA, US
- Reporter Occupation
- PHYSICIAN
Narratives
A REVIEW OF THE MANUFACTURING DOCUMENTATION FOR THE IPG, LEADS, AND LEAD EXTENSIONS REVEALED THAT NO ANOMALIES OR DEVIATIONS POTENTIALLY RELATED TO THE EVENT OCCURRED DURING MANUFACTURING. A REVIEW OF THE STERILIZATION DOCUMENTATION FOR THE DEVICES WAS FOUND TO BE SATISFACTORY.
ADDITIONAL SUSPECT MEDICAL DEVICE COMPONENTS INVOLVED IN THE EVENT: MODEL #: SC-2218-50, SERIAL / LOT #: (B)(4), DESCRIPTION: LINEAR ST LEAD, 50 CM MODEL #: SC-3138-35, SERIAL / LOT #: (B)(4), DESCRIPTION: SCS PHIII EXT 35 CM. THE EXPLANTED DEVICES WERE NOT RETURNED TO BSN AS THEY WERE DISCARDED BY THE MEDICAL FACILITY.
A REPORT WAS RECEIVED THAT THE PATIENT WAS EXPERIENCING SORENESS AND PAIN AT THE POCKET SITE. PRESENCE OF OPEN, OOZING WOUND OVER THE POCKET SITE, EXPOSING THE BATTERY WAS NOTED. WOUND DRESSING WAS DONE. THE PATIENT UNDERWENT AN EXPLANT PROCEDURE WHEREIN ONE LEAD WAS NOT REMOVED DUE TO PRESENCE OF SCAR TISSUE. THE PATIENT REMAINED IN THE HOSPITAL UNTIL THE LEAD WILL BE REMOVED. INTRAVENOUS ANTIBIOTIC WAS GIVEN TO THE PATIENT.
A REPORT WAS RECEIVED THAT THE PATIENT WAS EXPERIENCING SORENESS AND PAIN AT THE POCKET SITE. PRESENCE OF OPEN, OOZING WOUND OVER THE POCKET SITE, EXPOSING THE BATTERY WAS NOTED. WOUND DRESSING WAS DONE. THE PATIENT UNDERWENT AN EXPLANT PROCEDURE WHEREIN ONE LEAD WAS NOT REMOVED DUE TO PRESENCE OF SCAR TISSUE. THE PATIENT REMAINED IN THE HOSPITAL UNTIL THE LEAD WILL BE REMOVED. INTRAVENOUS ANTIBIOTIC WAS GIVEN TO THE PATIENT.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 104959 | PRECISION® | SPINAL CORD STIMULATOR | LGW | BOSTON SCIENTIFIC NEUROMODULATION | SC-1110-02 | NA |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 57 YR | Hospitalization| R |