MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO OPERATIONS CO. INTERSTIM II; STIMULATOR, ELECTRICAL, IMPLANTABLE, FOR INCON
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Model Number 3058 |
Device Problems
Energy Output Problem (1431); Electromagnetic Compatibility Problem (2927)
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Patient Problems
Incontinence (1928); Pain (1994); Cramp(s) /Muscle Spasm(s) (4521); Urinary Incontinence (4572)
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Event Date 03/15/2024 |
Event Type
malfunction
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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.It was reported that they had a hip replacement surgery 2 weeks ago and since then they are incontinent.The caller brought the externals to the appointment, and then never got them back.Agent asked the caller if there is chance that they turned the therapy off for the procedure and never turned it back on again.The caller did not know.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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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Manufacturer Narrative
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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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Additional information was received from the patient.The reason for call was patient said when they had hip surgery on feb 27th, they were asked to bring their controller with them so they could shut it off during the surgery but they never got it back.Patient said now their bladder was spastic.They were using many depends during the night and day but they didn't have an appointment with their doctor in june and couldn't live like this.Patient services reviewed the lost replacement program, if the equipment is replaced they can use it to turn therapy back on and warm transferred patient to sunmed.The patient was also redirected to their healthcare provider to further address the issue.Patient called sunmed on (b)(6) 2024 and stated they were urinating themselves without programmer and in extreme pain.
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