Model Number SC-2316-50E |
Device Problems
Fracture (1260); Device, or device fragments remain in patient (1527); Material Separation (1562); Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 06/03/2014 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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A report was received that a piece of the patient¿s trial lead sheared off inside the body.The top five contacts fragmented off and remained inside the patient¿s body.The patient was reportedly doing well.The lead is not being removed.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Device evaluation indicated that the top five electrodes of the lead were separated from the distal end.The electrodes were not returned.It appeared that tensile force was applied on the top five electrodes resulting in fractured cable welds and its separation from the distal end.The root cause of the damage was unknown.
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Event Description
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A report was received that a piece of the patient¿s trial lead sheared off inside the body.The top five contacts fragmented off and remained inside the patient¿s body.The patient was reportedly doing well.The lead is not being removed.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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