Model Number 3662 |
Device Problem
Premature Elective Replacement Indicator (1483)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 07/13/2018 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device is included in the neuromodulation implantable pulse generator (ipg) inaccurate elective replacement indicator advisory notice issued by abbott on 12 september 2017 the manufacturer has limited information related to the patient's medical history and is unable to form an opinion as to the relevancy of the patient's history to the event reported.The manufacturer defers to the patient's physician regarding medical history.
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Event Description
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It was reported that diagnostics indicated the elective replacement indicator (eri) triggered earlier than intended.The device has the appropriate level of battery voltage to provide therapy.However, device replacement may take place later.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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True end of life not eri.
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Event Description
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Follow up information determined though the device was not returned the event details indicated the voltage level of the device is within specifications to trigger the eri indicator.Based on the information received the cause of the reported incident is consistent with the battery nearing true end of life.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The results of the investigation are inconclusive since the device was not returned for analysis.Based on the information received, the cause of the reported incident could not be conclusively determined.
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Event Description
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The patient underwent an ipg replacement on (b)(6) 2019.Effective therapy was restored post op.
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