Model Number 3116 |
Device Problem
Malposition of Device (2616)
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Patient Problems
Dysphagia/ Odynophagia (1815); Hemorrhage/Bleeding (1888); Nausea (1970); Pain (1994); Complaint, Ill-Defined (2331); Malaise (2359); No Code Available (3191)
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Event Date 09/15/2013 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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Additional information received reported that the event occurred in 2013.The intervention needed was that the stimulator was repositioned.It was noted that the patient outcome was partial improvement in pain.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the patient had their device implanted on 2011-(b)(6).In (b)(6) 2013, they had an ercp (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography) done and their pancreas cleaned out.Ten days later their doctor repositioned their stimulator because they thought it was in the wrong position from the initial implant and it was hurting the patient a lot.The doctor who did the surgery told the patient there was a probable chance of infection or cutting the lead during the repositioning procedure.Additional information has been requested, but was not available as of the date of this report.If additional information is received, a follow up report will be sent.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Concomitant medical products: product id 435135, serial# (b)(4), implanted: 2011-(b)(6), product type lead, product id 435135, serial# (b)(4), implanted: 2011-(b)(6), product type lead.(b)(4).
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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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No new information was reported (the patient's weight was reported).
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product id 435135 (b)(4) implanted: (b)(6)2011 product type lead product id 435135 (b)(4) implanted: (b)(6)2011 product type lead due to imdrf harmonization, results, methods, and conclusion codes were updated.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 their gallbladder removed and their pancreas had gallstones and blood in it.They were having the same symptoms and their healthcare professional (hcp) was trying to figure out what to do for scans.They had issues with their pancreas for a good two weeks, but was having bouts of feeling of punching in their stomach for almost a year.They were also having acid reflux and felt they were going to throw up.On 2018-08-16, the patient also reported that it was a daily struggle to eat, go to the bathroom, feel good, try to work, and have a social life.However, they also stated that they don¿t throw up, they could eat, and didn¿t have a feeding tube.They were seeking for a surgeon to do a sixth surgery.No device issues or further complications were reported or anticipated.
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