Model Number 3116 |
Device Problems
Inappropriate/Inadequate Shock/Stimulation (1574); Vibration (1674)
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Patient Problem
Therapeutic Effects, Unexpected (2099)
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Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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It was reported the patient never had therapeutic effect.The patient felt sick.Two weeks later, the patient still had concerns regarding their device or therapy, but was working with their healthcare provider or manufacturer representative.An appointment date of (b)(6) 2015 was noted.It was reported the patient¿s pocket started contracting and vibrating three days after increasing stimulation.It was reported that the patient¿s healthcare provider did not find anything wrong.Stimulation was adjusted from 5.0 v to 4.0 v.That helped for a day and then the stomach muscle contractions and shocking resumed.There were no falls, trauma, or activities associated with the issue.No outcome was reported regarding this event.Further follow-up is being conducted to obtain this information.If additional information is received, a follow-up report will be sent.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Concomitant medical products: product id: 4351-35, serial# (b)(4), implanted: (b)(6) 2015, product type: lead.(b)(4).
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Event Description
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Additional information received reported that the patient continued to work with her health care provider (hcp) regarding her issue of shocking and vibrating and was told that it was finally determined that her device needed to be replaced.The patient's hcp and the manufacturer representative viewed videos of how the stimulation was vibrated in her abdomen.A replacement surgery was scheduled for (b)(6) 2015.The patient did not want to pay for any expenses related to the replacement surgery.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).
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Event Description
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Additional information from the consumer reported that the only the implantable neurostimulator (ins) was replaced.However, issue still had not resolved so the hcp reportedly believed that the leads should be replaced.No intervention was scheduled for the leads as of the report.
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Event Description
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Additional information received reported that the patient had the implant replaced on (b)(6) 2015.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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