PRECISION®
Report
- Report Number
- 3006630150-2013-01561
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- July 23, 2013
- Date of Event
- June 28, 2013
- Report Date
- June 28, 2013
- Manufacturer
- BOSTON SCIENTIFIC NEUROMODULATION
- Product Code
- LGW
- PMA / PMN Number
- 030017
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- PA, US
- Reporter Occupation
- PHYSICIAN
Narratives
DEVICE EVALUATION INDICATED THAT THE LEAD PASSED THE MECHANICAL TESTS PERFORMED. THE COMPLAINT WAS CONFIRMED. VISUAL INSPECTION OF LEAD (SC-2218-70 / (B)(4)) REVEALED A CLEAN CUT IN THE MULTI LUMEN OUTER TUBING AND FOUR SEVERED CABLES FROM THE DISTAL END. DAMAGE TO THE LEAD WAS A RESULT OF THE REVISION, AND IT WAS NOT CONSIDERED A FAILURE. THE EXPLANTED LEAD (SC-2218-70 / (B)(4)) WAS NOT RETURNED TO BSN AS IT WAS DISCARDED BY THE MEDICAL FACILITY.
ADDITIONAL SUSPECT MEDICAL DEVICE COMPONENT INVOLVED IN THE EVENT: MODEL #: SC-2218-70, SERIAL/LOT #: (B)(4), DESCRIPTION: LINEAR ST LEAD, 70CM.
A REPORT WAS RECEIVED THAT ONE OF THE PATIENT'S LEAD WAS PRODUCING HIGH IMPEDANCES. THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A LEAD REVISION WHEREIN THE LEAD WAS REPLACED.
A REPORT WAS RECEIVED THAT ONE OF THE PATIENT'S LEAD WAS PRODUCING HIGH IMPEDANCES. THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A LEAD REVISION WHEREIN THE LEAD WAS REPLACED.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 342661 | PRECISION® | SPINAL CORD STIMULATOR | LGW | BOSTON SCIENTIFIC NEUROMODULATION | SC-2218-70 | NA |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 58 YR |