Model Number 3788 |
Device Problems
Nonstandard Device (1420); Use of Device Problem (1670)
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Patient Problem
Inadequate Pain Relief (2388)
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Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).1627487-12192011-003-r.This ipg serial number was included in field advisories.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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The patient has two systems implanted.This issue is regarding the thoracic scs system.The patient reported stimulation was lost sometime after (b)(6) 2015 (date of event unknown).Reportedly, the patient last recharged the system around that same time.The patient denies any falls or recent trauma.Follow-up identified the sjm representative met with the patient to evaluate the system.It was noted the ipg would not communicate with any external devices and the patient programmer displayed an error message.Surgical intervention may be undertaken as the next course of action to address the issue.
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Event Description
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Follow-up identified surgical intervention was undertaken during which time the ipg was explanted and replaced with a new model.Postoperative programming is pending.
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Event Description
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Follow-up identified postoperative programming was successful.The issue is resolved.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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