Model Number 3788 |
Device Problem
Nonstandard Device (1420)
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Patient Problems
Discomfort (2330); Weight Changes (2607)
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Event Date 05/05/2015 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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It was reported, the patient has lost weight and as a result the ipg and lead are shallow and uncomfortable.The patient states it feels as if it is catching at times and desires to have the ipg replaced and relocated.The sjm representative confirmed the issue and reports the lead is palpable.Surgical intervention may be pending.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).This ipg serial number was included in a field advisory (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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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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Event Description
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Follow up information identified the patient underwent surgical intervention to remove and replace the ipg.In addition, the ipg pocket was relocated below the left scapula.The issue has been resolved.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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