Model Number 3788 |
Device Problems
Use of Device Problem (1670); Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method (2017)
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Patient Problem
Inadequate Pain Relief (2388)
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Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This ipg serial number was included in a field advisory.(b)(4).Sjm has limited information related to the patient's medical history and is unable to form an opinion as to the relevancy of the patient's history to the event reported.Sjm defers to the patient's physician regarding medical history.(b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported the patient's charger was destroyed.The patient stated she had not recharged her ipg in approximately 9 months.As a result, the patient was unable to establish communication with her ipg.The sjm representative met with the patient and confirmed the issue.The patient will consult with a physician regarding surgical intervention as the next course of action.
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Event Description
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Additional information received indicates that surgical intervention took place on (b)(6) 2022 wherein the ipg was explanted and replaced addressing the issue.Reportedly, therapy was confirmed post op.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The patient reported failing to charge their implant properly to abbott.The device has not been returned for analysis.A review of documentation supplied with the implant states that the implant must be charged every 30 to 90 days to avoid battery depletion.Based on the information received, the cause of the reported incident is consistent with user error.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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