Model Number 3889-28 |
Device Problems
Break (1069); Peeled/Delaminated (1454); Material Integrity Problem (2978)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 08/16/2018 |
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¿s representative (rep) regarding a trial patient who was using an external neurostimulator (ens).It was reported that when the healthcare provider pulled the boot over the lead, the boot broke and it also caused the insulation coating over the lead to shear back about 1.5 inches.The healthcare provider ended up replacing the lead, the system tested fine.No patient symptoms were reported.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 a health care professional via a manufacturer representative.It was reported that the insulation sheared back right below where the contacts start, but the cause of this was unknown.The cause of the boot breaking was the doctor trying to get the boot completely over the extension wire.No further patient complications are anticipated or expected as a result of this event.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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