Model Number 3788 |
Device Problems
No Apparent Adverse Event (3189); Wireless Communication Problem (3283)
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Patient Problems
Inadequate Pain Relief (2388); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 01/05/2023 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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It was reported the patient¿s ipg was unable to communicate with external devices.A manufacturer representative confirmed the issue and the ipg deemed inoperable.Surgical intervention may be taken at a later date to address the issue.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Date of event is esimated.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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An event of inoperable ipg was reported to abbott.The results of the investigation are inconclusive as the device was not returned for evaluation.Based on the information received, a single definitive root cause for the issue encountered was unable to be conclusively determined.During processing of this incident, attempts were made to obtain complete event, patient and device information.Further information was requested but not received.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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A patient's ipg was inoperable was reported to abbott.It was also determined high impedance was observed.As a result, the patient's ipg explanted and replaced.Effective therapy was restored.The results of the investigation are inconclusive since the device was not returned for analysis.Based on the information received, the cause of the reported event could not be conclusively determined.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the patient had their ipg replaced on (b)(6) 2023.The reason for the replacement is because the ipg had died after 132 months of implant.Since the ipg has exceeded the 10 year minimum rechargeable battery longevity, device is no longer reportable for meeting normal battery depletion.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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