Model Number 5100 |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problem
Implant Pain (4561)
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Event Date 12/01/2023 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Mml reference #: (b)(4).B2-other: pain/discomfort other devices explanted model: 8145 description: implantable stimulation lead serial numbers: (b)(6).
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Event Description
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It was reported that the patient had lost weight and now experienced pocket pain and discomfort at the implantable pulse generator (ipg) pocket and requested an explant.The patient was implanted with the reactiv8 system in 2016 but has stopped using the device since 2018.The device was removed and intact.There was no report of patient harm or injury.The device was returned and evaluated.The implantable pulse generator (ipg) and one lead passed the functional test.Although there was no allegation against the device's function, one lead was observed with the coil wire broken.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the patient had lost weight and now experienced pocket pain and discomfort at the implantable pulse generator (ipg) pocket and requested an explant.The patient was implanted with the reactive system in 2016 but has stopped using the device since 2018.The device was removed and intact.There was no report of patient harm or injury.The device was returned and evaluated.The implantable pulse generator (ipg) and one lead passed the functional test.Although there was no allegation against the device's function, one lead was observed with the coil wire broken.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Mml reference #: (b)(4).B2-other: pain/discomfort other devices explanted model: 8145 description: implantable stimulation lead serial numbers: (b)(6).Updated the serial number above.Missing a digit.Additonal information: visual inspection of the ipg found no non-conformances that would have contributed to the discomfort experienced by the patient.The possible root cause was that the ipg moved against tissue, which irritated the surrounding tissue due to the patient's weight loss.
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