Model Number 3788 |
Device Problems
Failure to Charge (1085); No Device Output (1435); Failure to Deliver (2338)
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Patient Problems
Discomfort (2330); Weight Changes (2607)
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Event Date 12/12/2014 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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It was reported the ipg was unable to communicate with the external devices.The patient last recharged her ipg and received stimulation in (b)(6) 2014.In addition, the patient reports she has lost a significant amount of weight and feels as if the ipg is rolling inside the ipg pocket and is uncomfortable.X-rays were taken which revealed the ipg had flipped.The sjm representative confirmed the ipg is dead.Surgical intervention may be pending to address these issues.
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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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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 her ipg which resolved the issue.
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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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