Model Number 37800 |
Device Problems
Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913); Impedance Problem (2950)
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Patient Problems
Nausea (1970); Therapeutic Effects, Unexpected (2099); Therapeutic Response, Decreased (2271)
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Event Date 08/25/2015 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Information references the main component of the system and other applicable components are: product id: 4351-35, serial# (b)(4), product type: lead.Product id: 4351-35, serial# (b)(4), product type: lead.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Event Description
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The consumer reported that the patient's device had not been working like it used for the last 6-9 months prior to the report.It had helped.It was indicated that it had not been working, was not effective, and the resistance had been climbing and was in the red zone.They stated that the patient took more medicine, but was about off of it.It was indicated that the patient had issues with the adjustments not working in 2015.The healthcare provider (hcp) would always adjust it, but they did it wrong.They mentioned that the patient was now seeing a new hcp.It was further reported that it was possible that one or two of the leads migrated 6-9 months ago.They weren't sure if this was correct yet.They did x-rays, but they couldn't tell from the x-rays.It was also noted that the consumer was told that it was going to be a laparoscopic procedure, but it was open.The patient now had a very large incision.There were no further complications reported as a result of this event.The indication for use was gastric stimulation.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Event Description
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Additional information received reported that at each visit resistance increased (450-532-596-612).The patient has not had an egd to evaluate yet.No cause has been determined.It was noted that the patient had 4 active sons and did farm work.The patient¿s kub did not show any kinks or twists.The patient¿s healthcare provider was waiting to egd and revise the patient.It was also reported that the patient¿s stimulation had been adjusted.The patient¿s symptoms had not improved.The patient did not have bloating but was constantly nauseous.No further complications were reported/anticipated.
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