Model Number 3788 |
Device Problems
Nonstandard Device (1420); Temperature Problem (3022)
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Patient Problem
Burning Sensation (2146)
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Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This ipg serial number was included in a field correction and a field advisory.Correction number: 1627487-07262012-002-r.(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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Device 1 of 2.Reference mfr report #: 1627487-2016-00467.It was reported the patient experienced pocket heating while recharging.A replacement charging system (different model) was given to the patient but could not provide resolution.As a result, the patient will undergo surgical intervention.On 08/01/2012, st.Jude medical, neuromodulation division, sent field action letters to patients related to heating while charging and raised awareness of this issue to patients.An increase in prior non-reported heating while charging events and other non-reported events was expected.
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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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Device 1 of 2.Reference mfr report #: 1627487-2016-00467.Follow-up revealed the ipg was explanted and replaced with a different model on (b)(6) 2016.The patient received effective stimulation following the procedure.
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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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Device 1 of 2:
reference mfr report #: 1627487-2016-00467.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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