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Model Number 3889-28 |
Device Problems
Break (1069); Peeled/Delaminated (1454); Human-Device Interface Problem (2949); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 08/24/2018 |
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 by a rep regarding an external neurostimulator (ens).The leads plastic protective covering broke during the stage 2 while trying to disconnect the lead extension.Physician was pulling on it so he could access the braided portion of the extension so he could cut it.During the process of disconnecting the lead extension, the plastic tubing on the lead that protects the wire, broke and slid down, exposing the wires.They pulled the lead and implanted a new one during this procedure.The device was explanted completely and will be returned.The issue was resolved at the time of this report.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 medical devices: product id neu_perc_extension, product type extension.Lead with lot number va1seg8 revealed analysis of conductor # 3 broken(overstress) at 2.5 cm and 9.4 cm from distal end.Conductor wire(s) {was//were} broken due to overstress/damage; in the body of the extension; consistent with overstress damage.And no electrical shorts were identified between the circuits.Neu_perc_extension lot# unknown analysis identified that the {x} conductor(s) was/were broken in the body of the extension; consistent with overstress damage and no electrical shorts were identified between the circuits.During visual analysis of the extension, it was noted the proximal end was not returned.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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