Model Number 3116 |
Device Problem
Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913)
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Patient Problems
Muscle Spasm(s) (1966); Thrombosis (2100); Burning Sensation (2146)
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Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The main component of the system and other applicable components are: product id 435135, serial# (b)(4), implanted: (b)(6) 2013, product type: lead; product id 4351-35, serial# (b)(4), implanted: (b)(6) 2013, product type: lead.(b)(4).
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Event Description
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Information was received from a consumer regarding a patient who was implanted with a neurostimulator for gastric stimulation and gastrointestinal/pelvic floor.It was reported that the patient had spasms in the stomach and it felt like it was on fire.This occurred in (b)(6) 2015.The patient first said it was 6 months ago, but then clarified it was in (b)(6) 2015.The patient wondered if the implantable neurostimulator (ins) could cause the symptoms.The patient saw the healthcare professional (hcp) in (b)(6) and the hcp said one of the leads was not right.It was noted that the patient had a blood clot in her intestines in (b)(6) 2015.There was no trauma or fall that could be related to this issue.There was no recent medical test or electromagnetic interference (emi) exposure.Further follow-up is being conducted to determine the cause of the lead issue, what serial or lot number of the lead involved with the issue, if the cause of the blood clot and stomach spasms was determined, to determine what actions, interventions or troubleshooting was performed.Further follow-up is being conducted.If additional information is received, a follow-up report will be sent.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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