Model Number 37800 |
Device Problem
Unexpected Therapeutic Results (1631)
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Patient Problems
Therapeutic Effects, Unexpected (2099); Vomiting (2144); Therapeutic Response, Decreased (2271); Complaint, Ill-Defined (2331)
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Event Date 07/16/2015 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Concomitant medical products: product id 4351-35, serial# (b)(4), implanted: (b)(6) 2015, product type: lead.Product id 4351-35, serial# (b)(4), implanted: (b)(6) 2015, product type: lead.(b)(4).
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Event Description
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The consumer reported that the patient had no therapeutic effect since implant and his symptoms worsened as of (b)(6) 2015.He was experiencing vomiting and bile was going up into his stomach.He had a three week check on (b)(6) 2015 and the healthcare provider (hcp) did not have a clinician programmer, but the hcp stated the implantable neurostimulator (ins) did not need to be checked.It was noted that the trial worked well.The consumer also mentioned that the patient's g-tube dislodged on (b)(6) 2015 and his j-tube dislodged two days after that.The consumer later reported that the patient was stuck in the hospital with an iv due to the issues.The hcp wanted a manufacturer representative (rep) to come out and check the status of the ins.Additional information received from the hcp reported that they were eventually able to check the ins and therapy was on.The ins was interrogated and the leads were checked, finding the impedances acceptable.The patient's feeding "jejunost" recently fell out and he had "colonic inenha" that required evaluation and treatment.The patient's indication for use was gastric stimulation.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Upon further review, (b)(4) was determined to not be applicable.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).
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Event Description
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The healthcare provider (hcp) previously reported that the patient had colonic inertia that required evaluation and treatment.Additional information received from the consumer reported a loss of therapy as well as hospitalization for 34 days due to other complication with feeding tube and hospitalization for bowel shutting down and dislodged feeding tube.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Duplicate event reported in #3007566237-2015-02426.Should have been reported under this manufacturing report.
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Event Description
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Additional information previously reported in manufacturing report #3007566237-2015-02426 (patient had been having "problems" and was currently in the hospital).If any additional information is received, a supplemental report will be filed under this manufacturing report number.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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