Model Number 3788 |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Unspecified Infection (1930); Skin Erosion (2075)
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Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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It was reported the patient's ipg had eroded through his skin.As a result, the patient's scs system was explanted.During the procedure, cultures were taken and came back positive for staphylococcus epidermidis.The patient was given oral antibiotics to address the infection.The patient's issue resolved over time.
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Event Description
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It was reported the patient's ipg had eroded through her skin.As a result, the patient's scs system was explanted.During the procedure, cultures were taken and came back positive for staphylococcus epidermidis.The patient was given oral antibiotics to address the infection.The patient's issue resolved over time.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(i initially reported within the details that the patient was a female by mistake).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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Manufacturer Narrative
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Method: the device history and sterilization records were reviewed.Results: the device history and sterilization records reviewed were found to meet specifications and no anomalies were found.Conclusion: the cause of the reported complaint could not be determined from the review of the dhr and sterilization records.Corrections/removal reporting number: 1627487-07262012-002-r.This ipg serial number is included in field advisories.(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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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