Model Number 97715 |
Device Problems
Energy Output Problem (1431); Therapy Delivered to Incorrect Body Area (1508); Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913)
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Patient Problems
Undesired Nerve Stimulation (1980); Pain (1994); Therapeutic Effects, Unexpected (2099); Tingling (2171); Therapeutic Response, Decreased (2271)
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Event Date 06/21/2018 |
Event Type
malfunction
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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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Information was received from a manufacturing representative (rep) regarding a patient implanted for spinal pain.The patient reported that their stimulation is constantly changing.They stated that their coverage will be good, and they will be getting some good relief, but then it will change.The patient noted that they woke up the other day, and stimulation was no longer helping.They stated that their overall relief is 20-25%.It was mentioned that the patient has been reprogrammed.The rep indicated that the patient will report tingling in areas of pain, and within a few weeks they will request another adjustment.It was stated that he patient has been met multiple times for reprogramming.The rep offered the patient high-density stimulation, but the patient stated they do not care much for it.The rep reprogrammed and gave the patient new groups to try.The issue was not resolved at the time od the report.No further complications were reported or anticipated.
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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 from the manufacturing representative (rep) indicated that they met with the patient and the patient reported having stimulation on the left side in their ribs or legs, with no or very little stimulation in their back.The patient has been reprogrammed many times.It was noted that the physician was made aware of the efforts to reprogram.No further complications were reported or anticipated.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Due to imdrf harmonization, any previously submitted device, method, result, and conclusion codes no longer apply to this event.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 from the manufacturing representative (rep) indicated that the patient¿s stimulation seems to be normal fluctuation with positional movement.The rep stated that they reprogrammed the patient, and the patient reported great coverage at the end of the programming session.They noted that the patient continues to report 20-25% overall pain relief.The rep stated that the patient does have adaptive stimulation activated, thus their stimulation changes with positional movement.No further complications were reported or anticipated.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Due to imdrf harmonization, any previously submitted device, method, result, and conclusion codes no longer apply to this event.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 from the manufacturing representative (rep) indicated that the patient¿s stimulation seems to be normal fluctuation with positional movement.The rep stated that they reprogrammed the patient, and the patient reported great coverage at the end of the programming session.They noted that the patient continues to report 20-25% overall pain relief.The rep stated that the patient does have adaptive stimulation activated, thus their stimulation changes with positional movement.No further complications were reported or anticipated.
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