MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO OPERATIONS CO. ACTIVA; STIMULATOR, ELECTRICAL, IMPLANTED, FOR PARKINSONIAN TREMOR
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Model Number 37603 |
Device Problem
Device Or Device Fragments Location Unknown (2590)
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Patient Problem
Unspecified Infection (1930)
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Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Other relevant device(s) are: product id: 3708660, serial/lot #: (b)(4), (b)(6), (b)(4).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 manufacture representative (rep) regarding a patient with an implantable neurostimulator (ins) for parkinson¿s dual and movement disorders.The rep reported that the patient had an infection directly on and around the site of the left ins.The rep reported that the ins was removed as well as the left extension wire by the healthcare provider (hcp) and the patient would be treated with antibiotics the next 6-8 weeks.The rep reported that after that time, the ins and extension would be replaced.The rep reported the extension was cut high up by the lead/extension interface to serve as a cover for the brain lead.No device issues reported.No further patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.
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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 received from the manufacturer¿s representative (rep) reported they confirmed with the healthcare provider (hcp) the patient had not yet had the extension or implantable neurostimulator (ins) replaced, and they did not have a date of when it would occur.No further complications were anticipated.
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