Model Number 37800 |
Device Problems
Connection Problem (2900); Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913); Human-Device Interface Problem (2949)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 11/22/2016 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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A manufacturing representative (rep) reported a defective screw on the replacement battery.The device was never implanted and the customer was supposed to return it for a new one.After the rep researched this, customer service learned that the they had not returned it as of yet.The expiration date to return it was (b)(6) 2017.The rep is working with the hcp to find out what happened and it was noted that the issue was not resolved.There were no patient symptoms reported.The implantable neurostimulator (ins) indication for use was not clear at the time of the report.
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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 healthcare provider (hcp) reported that with the screw driver part to be in place, it would not tighten down onto the lead.Almost like threads not matched up, other 3 were okay.The cause was unknown and they stated that the device was returned and they informed the rep.They noted that the device was never implanted in the body.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The main component of the system and other applicable components are: product id: neu_wrench_acc, product type: accessory.Analysis results were not available at the time of this report.A follow-up report will be sent when analysis is completed.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product analysis (b)(4) :analysis information -- 2017-05-26 12:31:51 cst pli# 20 product id# 37800: analysis determined that the set screw on the implantable neurostimulator (ins) was backed out beyond the point of being able to engage with the connector block.Information references the main component of the system and other applicable components are: product id neu_wrench_acc lot# (b)(4) unknown implanted: explanted: product type accessory.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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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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Manufacturer Narrative
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If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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