Information was received from multiple sources (manufacturer representative, healthcare provider) regarding a patient who was implanted with an implantable neurostimulator (ins).It was reported that the patient had a loss of stimulation.It was found that electrodes 6, 11-14 had out of range impedances.A replacement surgery was done on (b)(6) 2024 to replace the leads and the new leads resolved the issue.It was noted that the old lead had black corrosion or blood on many contacts.
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Section d references the main component of the system.Other medical products in use during the event include: brand name specify surescan; product id 977c265 (serial: (b)(6)); product type: 0200-lead.Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
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