Model Number 37800 |
Device Problems
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993); Insufficient Information (3190)
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Patient Problems
Wound Dehiscence (1154); Erosion (1750); Hematoma (1884); Hemorrhage/Bleeding (1888); Unspecified Infection (1930); Impaired Healing (2378); Tissue Breakdown (2681)
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Event Date 05/29/2018 |
Event Type
Injury
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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 healthcare professional (hcp) via a manufacturer representative regarding a patient with an implantable neurostimulator (ins) for gastric stimulation and gastrointestinal/pelvic floor issues.It was reported that the patient had a battery placed on (b)(6) 2018 and developed a hematoma with infection and bleeding.It was noted that the infection cleared up but left an open wound above the battery location and exposed the battery.The hematoma was reported to have led or contributed to the issue.The patient would have their battery removed in a few weeks.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 healthcare professional (hcp).It was reported that the battery removal had been scheduled and the patient was on antibiotics for the infection prior to the exposure.It was noted that the device was unaffected.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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Manufacturer Narrative
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Continuation of d11: product id 435135 lot# serial# (b)(4) implanted: explanted: 2018-(b)(6) product type lead product id 435135 lot# serial# (b)(4) implanted: explanted: 2018-(b)(6)product type lead.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 a healthcare professional (hcp).It was reported that the leads had eroded through the patient's thin skin.Prior to this, the battery was removed secondary to exposure.The skin did not heal.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product id: 435135, serial# (b)(4), explanted: (b)(6) 2018, product type: lead; product id: 435135, serial# (b)(4), explanted: (b)(6) 2018, product type: lead.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 a manufacturer representative (rep).It was reported that the wires were coming through the skin.The patient was having them cut out on (b)(6) 2018.
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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 hcp.It was reported that the battery was removed on the day of the report.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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