Model Number 37800 |
Device Problems
Energy Output Problem (1431); Insufficient Information (3190)
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Patient Problems
Abdominal Pain (1685); Nausea (1970); Paresis (1998); Urinary Tract Infection (2120); Vomiting (2144); Cramp(s) (2193); Obstruction/Occlusion (2422)
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Event Date 08/06/2018 |
Event Type
Injury
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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 healthcare professional (hcp) regarding a patient who was implanted with a neurostimulator for gastric stimulation.It was reported that the patient was admitted to the hospital with symptoms related to gastroparesis.They were having nausea, vomiting, cramping, and severe abdominal pain.These were noted to be a sudden change and began around noon the day prior to the report.They also reported they were admitted due to small bowel obstruction and a urinary tract infection (uti).No further complications were reported or anticipated.
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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 received from a healthcare professional (hcp) via a manufacturer representative (rep).It was reported that the cause of the sudden return of gastroparesis symptoms was caused by the uti and small bowel obstruction.Medication was given to the patient for the uti and small bowel obstruction, but it was not noted if it was resolved.
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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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(b)(4) as it was reported that the obstruction was due to adhesions, not the device, therapy, or procedure.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 received from a manufacturer representative (rep).It was reported that the uti and small bowel obstruction was not related to the device or implant procedure.The patient had a history of utis and the cause of the small bowel obstruction was due to adhesions.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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