Model Number 3708660 |
Device Problems
Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913); Insufficient Information (3190)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 05/04/2018 |
Event Type
malfunction
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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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Information was received from a manufacturer representative (rep) regarding a patient who was implanted with a neurostimulator.It was reported that "the deepest contact path of deep brain stimulation (dbs) extension wire 37086-60 was not accessible".The extension was replaced to complete the procedure.The cause of the event was noted to be unknown.It was clarified that there were 4 contacts on the dbs extension wire.The deepest contact referred to the connection between the bottom contact of the lead and the lead.The path was not accessible during the intraoperative test, and there are no problems with the implant or the tunnel and the stimulator.The lead and ins were not damaged.No patient symptoms or further complications were reported as a result of this event.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Analysis results were not available as of the date of this report.A follow-up report will be submitted when analysis is complete.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Event Description
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No additional information was received.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Analysis of the extension (serial no.(b)(4)) found that the connector on the distal end was twisted in molded rubber.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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