Model Number 3116 |
Device Problems
Electromagnetic Compatibility Problem (2927); Insufficient Information (3190)
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Patient Problem
Swelling (2091)
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Event Date 08/28/2018 |
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 (con) regarding a patient who was implanted with a neurostimulator for gastric stimulation.It was reported that the patient had colon surgery on (b)(6) 2018 and, since then, their stomach was swelling, especially after eating.It was noted that the incision was right over the device.It was noted that the colon surgery was unrelated to the device.It was reiterated that the patient¿s stomach ¿was not working¿.The next day, the patient stated they didn't feel the device working.No further complications were reported or 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 received from a consumer (con).It was reported that, to resolve the issue, the settings were adjusted/turned up.The swelling was better, but wasn't completely resolved.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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