Model Number 3058 |
Device Problem
Device Or Device Fragments Location Unknown (2590)
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Patient Problems
Pain (1994); No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 05/10/2018 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Concomitant medical products: product id: neu_unknown_lead, lot# unknown, product type: lead.Product id: neu_unknown_lead, serial/lot #: unknown.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 their implantable neurostimulator (ins) for gastrointestinal/pelvic floor.It was reported that patient had their system removed so they could have an mri to diagnose the cause of their ongoing back pain.During the removal process, a portion of the lead was left in the patient and patient stated they could see all 4 contacts were present and in a line on the x-ray.Patient talked to surgeon about going after the partial lead but there was risks and concerns with the surgery given the depth and location of the lead.Patient had been denied an mri by two facilities.No further complications were reported.
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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 was received from the patient and it was reported that the lead segment was buried in time and it showed in x-ray as 4 bright dots.Patient said no steps were taken to resolve the partial lead being left in.The surgeon did not offer a resolution.Patient mentioned the lead prohibited an mri for back pain which was the sole reason for the surgery.No further complications were reported.
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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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