Related manufacturer reference numbers: 3006705815-2022-16836; 1627487-2022-05079.It was reported the patient developed an infection at the lead and anchor site.As a result, surgical intervention occurred wherein the scs system was explanted to address the issue, patient was placed on oral antibiotics.
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An event of infection was reported to abbott.It was conveyed that the infection originates at the lead(s) and anchor site(s).The entire system was explanted; however, no explanted products were returned for analysis.Oral antibiotics were administered to the patient to address the issue.As a result, a device history record was performed to review and confirm the sterility of the lead(s) and anchor(s).Based on the documents reviewed, the source of the infection remains unknown.
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