Model Number 3788 |
Device Problems
Device Stops Intermittently (1599); Temperature Problem (3022)
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Patient Problems
Fall (1848); Burning Sensation (2146)
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Event Date 01/26/2015 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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It was reported the patient has experienced a burning sensation at the ipg site when stimulation is on and the ipg has been turning off by itself at night.The patient has fallen multiple times but stated the issue started before the falls.As a result, the patient will undergo surgical intervention.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Sjm has limited information related to the patient¿s medical history and is unable to form an opinion as to the relevancy of the patient¿s history to the event reported.Sjm defers to the patient¿s physician regarding medical history.
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Event Description
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Follow-up revealed the patient's ipg was explanted and replaced with a different model.Surgical intervention resolved the issues.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Sjm has limited information related to the patient¿s medical history and is unable to form an opinion as to the relevancy of the patient¿s history to the event reported.Sjm defers to the patient¿s physician regarding medical history.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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