MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO OPERATIONS CO. INTERSTIM II; STIMULATOR, ELECTRICAL, IMPLANTABLE, FOR INCON
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Model Number 3058 |
Device Problems
Electromagnetic Interference (1194); Inappropriate/Inadequate Shock/Stimulation (1574)
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Patient Problems
Urinary Tract Infection (2120); Electric Shock (2554); Urinary Incontinence (4572)
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Event Type
Injury
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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 a few years ago, they experienced shocking in the area of the bladder right after a mri scan of their spine was started.Caller said that the scan was aborted and the shocking stopped.When asked, patient said felt the shocking in their bladder area and confirmed that they turned stimulation off beforehand.Patient services reviewed mri guidelines.Patient said that had a ct scan instead.Patient said that since the mri, they had a lot of kidney infections and would have spells of wetting self.Patient said that it was a hard year for them.Patient also said that the manufacturer representative (rep) made an adjustment to the therapy at the healthcare provider's office sometime in the same year.The patient was redirected to their healthcare provider to further address the issue.
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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 a healthcare professional (hcp).The hcp reported that it was unknown if the implanted device caused or contributed to the patient's uti(s).They noted the patient has not been seen since (b)(6) 2022 and they are unaware of any recent utis.The patient did not have utis prior to implant.The hcp noted that the uti is related to patient's underlying condition and it is unknown if the uti is resolved.The hcp re-iterated the patient has not been seen in over two years and noted they were never treated for uti's with the hcp.The patient's indication for use was noted as being urge incontinence.
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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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