FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

RESTORE SENSOR

MDR report key: 6230604 · Received January 6, 2017

Report

Report Number
3004209178-2017-00398
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
January 6, 2017
Date of Event
November 1, 2016
Report Date
January 9, 2017
Manufacturer
MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO OPERATIONS CO.
Product Code
LGW
UDI-DI
00613994610430
PMA / PMN Number
P840001
Adverse Event
Yes
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
MA, US
Reporter Occupation
OTHER

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

A GOOD FAITH EFFORT WILL BE MADE TO OBTAIN THE APPLICABLE INFORMATION RELEVANT TO THE REPORT. IF INFORMATION IS PROVIDED IN THE FUTURE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE ISSUED.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

A GOOD FAITH EFFORT WILL BE MADE TO OBTAIN THE APPLICABLE INFORMATION RELEVANT TO THE REPORT. IF INFORMATION IS PROVIDED IN THE FUTURE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE ISSUED.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

IF INFORMATION IS PROVIDED IN THE FUTURE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE ISSUED.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED FROM A MANUFACTURING REPRESENTATIVE (REP) REGARDING A PATIENT. IT WAS REPORTED THAT OVER THE PAST COUPLE OF MONTHS, THE PATIENT¿S STIMULATION HAS BEEN TURNING ITSELF OFF AND THEN BACK ON. IT WAS NOTED THAT WHEN THE STIMULATION COMES BACK ON, IT FEELS REALLY STRONG. THE REP NOTED THAT IMPEDANCES WERE CHECKED, AND WITHIN A RANGE OF 600-1090. THE PATIENT WAS FOLLOWING UP WITH THEIR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER AT A LATER DATE FOR A NEW BACK PAIN IN AN AREA DIFFERENT THAN WHAT IS BEING TREATED WITH THEIR IMPLANTABLE NEUROSTIMULATOR (INS). THE PATIENT WAS IMPLANTED FOR SPINAL PAIN.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM THE MANUFACTURING REPRESENTATIVE (REP) INDICATED THAT NO DIAGNOSTIC ISSUES WERE DETECTED REGARDING THE PATIENT¿S STIMULATION TURNING ITSELF ON/OFF. HOWEVER, THE REP GAVE THE PATIENT A NON-ADAPTIVE STIMULATION GROUP THAT WAS AN EXACT COPY OF THE PATIENT¿S ADAPTIVE STIMULATION GROUP, IN CASE THE ADAPTIVE STIMULATION WAS THE CULPRIT. THE CAUSE OF THE ISSUE REMAINS UNKNOWN. THE PATIENT WAS TOLD TO KEEP TRACK OF WHEN STIMULATION TURNS ITSELF ON/OFF, AND TO USE NON-ADAPTIVE STIMULATION IF NEEDED.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
12258 RESTORE SENSOR STIMULATOR, SPINAL-CORD, TOTALLY IMPLANTED FOR PAIN RELIEF LGW MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO OPERATIONS CO. 37714 00613994610430

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 59 YR