Device 1 of 3.Ref mfr.Reports: 1627487-2014-03001 and 1627487-2014-03002.It was reported the pt experienced heating while charging, shocking and the inability of her scs ipg to hold a charge.At this time, it is not clear whether the shocking issue is regarding the scs ipg or the scs lead; therefore, the scs lead is being reported as device 3.The issues remain unresolved despite multiple reprogramming and a replacement charging system.Surgical intervention (ref mrf.Report: 1627487-2013-19585) will be taken at a later date to address the issues.On 08/01/2012 st.Jude medical, neuromodulation division, sent field action letters to pts related to heating while charging and raised awareness of this issue to pts.An increase in prior non-reported heating while charging events and other non-reported events was expected.
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