FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

QUATTRODE - DBS

MDR report key: 3111802 · Received May 7, 2013

Report

Report Number
1627487-2013-00255
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
May 7, 2013
Date of Event
April 17, 2013
Report Date
April 17, 2013
Manufacturer
ST. JUDE MEDICAL - NEUROMODULATION
Product Code
LGW
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
AS
Reporter Occupation
NOT APPLICABLE

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

THIS DEVICE IS NOT APPROVED FOR SALE IN THE USA, BUT IS SIMILAR TO A USA MARKETED/APPROVED DEVICE. SJM HAS LIMITED INFO RELATED TO THE PT'S MEDICAL HISTORY AND IS UNABLE TO FORM AN OPINION AS TO THE RELEVANCY OF THE PT'S HISTORY TO THE EVENT REPORTED. SJM DEFERS TO THE PT'S PHYSICIAN REGARDING MEDICAL HISTORY.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

DURING A DBS SYSTEM IMPLANTATION IN AUSTRALIA, IT WAS REPORTED THE PHYSICIAN EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY REMOVING THE LEADS FROM THE PLASTIC TUBING. THE DEVICES BECAME STUCK AND REQUIRED MANIPULATION IN ORDER TO EXTRACT. NO VISIBLE DEVICE DAMAGE WAS DETECTED UPON REMOVAL AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITHOUT FURTHER ISSUE.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
199903 QUATTRODE - DBS DBS LEAD LGW ST. JUDE MEDICAL - NEUROMODULATION 6145 3451309

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 57 YR Required Intervention