Model Number 3116 |
Device Problems
Break (1069); Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913); Impedance Problem (2950)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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It was reported that the patient underwent surgery to replace the neurostimulator.It was noted that the device was removed and a lead fracture was noted and therefore the device was out of range.It was noted that the leads were cut and the device was removed.It was noted that there was some difficulty with the screws.It was noted that to resolve this issue the patient needed to be put asleep.It was noted that the patient was given local anesthesia for the procedure.It was noted that the patient¿s potassium was 7 and the surgeon was therefore unable to put her to sleep.It was noted that the patient would have to return for another surgery to replace the unit.It was noted that there was a malfunctioning gastric stimulator.It was noted that the reported event was ¿hospitalization.¿ it was noted that the patient recovered without sequela.It was noted that there were no complications and the patient tolerated the procedure well.It was noted that the patient would return for surgery at a later date.Additional information was requested but was not available as of the date of this report.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product id 435135, serial# (b)(4), implanted: 2010 (b)(6), explanted: 2013(b)(6); product type lead product id 435135, serial# (b)(4), implanted: 2010 (b)(6), explanted: 2013 (b)(6); product type lead.(b)(4).
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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: (b)(6) 2010, explanted: (b)(6) 2013, product type: lead.Product id 435135, serial# (b)(4), implanted: (b)(6) 2010, explanted: (b)(6) 2013, product type: lead.(b)(4).
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Event Description
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Additional information received reported that there was electrode dysfunction.It was noted that the patient had abdominal pain and nausea for the previous 3-4 months prior to replacement on (b)(6) 2013.It was noted that there were impedances on electrode 2 greater than 800 with normal on lead 3 normal 242 suggesting a poor connection with the generator.It was noted that the entire system was replaced on (b)(6) 2013.It was noted that the patient was in the office with an improvement in symptoms.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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