MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO OPERATIONS CO. INTERSTIM; STIMULATOR, ELECTRICAL, IMPLANTABLE, FOR INCON
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Model Number 97810 |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problem
Incontinence (1928)
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Event Date 03/02/2023 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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Information was received from multiple sources (healthcare provider, clinical study) regarding a patient who was implanted with an implantable neurostimulator (ins) for urinary dysfunction/sacral nerve stim.It was reported that the system initially controlled their symptoms, but it lost effectiveness.They also reported that the device only partially controlled their symptoms.They reported relief of symptoms with the device except for urinary incontinence.The only symptom that remained was incontinence/leakage.They still only use 1 pad per day vs.3-4 prior to implant.The patient elected to have the device removed, it was the patient's choice.Clinical update( (hcp, sdy) additional information was received from a healthcare professional (hcp) regarding a patient in a clinical study (sdy).On (b)(6) 2024 it stated that the entire system was explanted/not replaced component: entire system action date: (b)(6) 2024.Pt reports relief of symptoms with device except for urinary incontinence.Pt reports turning her device off on 29 dec 2023 to see if there were any changes in urinary symptoms.Pt reports device was left off for three weeks, and the only symptom that remained was incontinence/leakage.Still only using 1 pad per day vs.3-4 prior to implant.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
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