Model Number 37800 |
Device Problems
Failure to Deliver Energy (1211); Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913)
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Patient Problems
Abdominal Pain (1685); Hematoma (1884); Therapeutic Effects, Unexpected (2099); Thrombosis (2100); Therapeutic Response, Decreased (2271); Complaint, Ill-Defined (2331); Malaise (2359)
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Event Date 03/02/2018 |
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 consumer regarding a patient with an implantable neurostimulator (ins) for gastric stimulation and gastrointestinal/pelvic floor issues.It was reported that the patient thought their device was not working, they were really sick and had a return of symptoms, had stomach pain for a month and was not eating, they did not feel stimulation and the doctor turned it up a while ago; they usually felt the pulse when in bed and they couldn¿t feel it.It was noted that the patient had a bowel movement that was pure blood and blood clots.The patient went to the hospital yesterday and they put a stethoscope to the battery and they could not hear it working.The patient was redirected to follow up with their healthcare provider (hcp) and to have the device checked with a clinician programmer.No further complications were reported/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 was received from a consumer (con) via a manufacturer representative (rep).It was reported that the patient was having issues with the therapy.They had an appointment with their doctor in two weeks after the report.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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