Model Number 37800 |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Nausea (1970); Therapeutic Effects, Unexpected (2099); Vomiting (2144); Complaint, Ill-Defined (2331)
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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) via a manufacturer representative regarding a patient with an implantable neurostimulator (ins) for gastric stimulation and gastrointestinal/pelvic floor issues.It was reported that the patient was not getting relief from their nausea and vomiting, so the hcp removed the device and did bypass surgery on the patient.Additional information was received on 2018-aug-17.It was reported that the pocket where the battery was located was bulging out too much for the patient, it was not infected, and the hcp was going to revise the pocket.It was noted that the event was resolved.No further complications were reported/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 was received from a hcp.It was reported that the patient was seen on (b)(6) 2017, but the symptoms started prior to that.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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