Model Number 3058 |
Device Problems
Break (1069); Device Or Device Fragments Location Unknown (2590); Malposition of Device (2616)
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Patient Problems
Therapeutic Effects, Unexpected (2099); Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque (3165)
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Event Date 12/22/2009 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The main component of the system and other applicable components are: product id: 3889-28, lot#: v358329, implanted: (b)(6) 2009, explanted: (b)(6) 2017, product type: lead.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Event Description
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Information was received from a consumer regarding a patient implanted with a neurostimulator (ins) for urinary dysfunction/sacral nerve stimulation.It was reported that the patient's implant never really worked for her and the implanted system (ins and lead) were removed.The patient stated that the device was explanted on (b)(6) 2017.Additional information from a consumer regarding a patient on (b)(6) reported the implant never really worked most likely due to the placement of the leads.The patient stated it was in and on for approximately 8 years and enhancing the setting did not make any difference.The patient stated the understood now that before the device was implanted that the trial testing was done.The patient added it would have been nice to have the trial as it would have prepared them for what having the device implanted and running actually entails.The patient stated they were unaware of many things about the device prior to the surgery.The patient noted the implant and lead wires were removed on (b)(6) 2017 at (b)(6) medical center in (b)(6).The patient stated the lead terminal clamps did not come out with the lead wires.The patient stated they had the implant, so they did not know where it was.The patient added they had the battery-operated control.There were no further complications that have been reported as a result of this event.
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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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Event Description
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Additional information from the healthcare professional (hcp) on january 17th reported the cause of the lead wire breaking when it was removed was unknown.The hcp stated they placed the appropriate tension and it parted leaving the tined position of the lead in place.There were no further complications that have been reported as a result of this event.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Section d information references the main component of the system and other applicable components are: product id 3889-28 lot# v358329 serial# implanted: 2009-(b)(6)explanted: 2017-(b)(4) product type leadif information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Event Description
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Additional information was received.It was reported that the lead wire broke as it was being removed.There were no symptoms or further complications reported or anticipated.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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