MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO OPERATIONS CO. INTERSTIM II; STIMULATOR, ELECTRICAL, IMPLANTABLE, FOR INCON
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Model Number 3058 |
Device Problems
Migration or Expulsion of Device (1395); Vibration (1674)
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Patient Problems
Undesired Nerve Stimulation (1980); Ambulation Difficulties (2544); Paresthesia (4421)
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Event Date 03/15/2024 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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B3: date is estimated; month and year are valid.Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
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Event Description
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Information was received from a patient who was implanted with an implantable neurostimulator (ins) for urinary dysfunction/sacral nerve stim and gastrointestinal/ pelvic floor.It was reported that towards the end of the week after having a colonscopy pt noticed sensation they had not noticed prior which felt like the battery was vibrating in their butt cheek, they think the battery is moving and sometimes hits a nerve and sends tingles down their legs , when they get up their legs feel wobbly they use a cane to make sure they are sturdy.Pt said: due to these issues they went to the hospital on saturday and the doctor called manufacturer for assistance to turn therapy off and confirmed to the patient they had successfully turned therapy off.Pt said when they got home they noticed it felt like it was not off, the issues were still happening.Offered to assist pt to use their programmer to check the ins status and after successfully synching with the ins pt confirmed seeing no lightning bolt, therapy was actually off.Reviewed to report this to their managing doctor.Pt said they have been trying and had an appointment yesterday but could not make it and now they have an appointment on april 3.The issue was not resolved through troubleshooting.The patient was redirected to their healthcare provider to further address the issue.The patient's relevant medical history included pt said they did not turn therapy off for their colonoscopy and the doctor who did the colonoscopy said it would be ok.Pt said they did not remove any polyps.
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