MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO OPERATIONS CO. SURESCAN; STIMULATOR, SPINAL-CORD, TOTALLY IMPLANTED FOR PAIN RELIEF
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Model Number 97714 |
Device Problems
Failure to Deliver Energy (1211); Low impedance (2285); Impedance Problem (2950)
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Patient Problem
Therapeutic Effects, Unexpected (2099)
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Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Concomitant medical products: product id: 3777-60 ,serial#:(b)(4), implanted:(b)(6) 2013, product type: lead ; product id: 3777-60 serial#:(b)(4), implanted: (b)(6) 2009, product type: lead.Other relevant device(s) are: product id: 3777-60, serial/lot #:(b)(4), ubd: 27-jan-2016, udi#: (b)(4) ; product id: 3777-60, serial/lot #: (b)(4), ubd: 08-may-2013, udi#: (b)(4).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 patient and manufacturing representative (rep) regarding the patient's implantable neurostimulator (ins).Information was reported that the patient had a reduction in stimulation when they were previous well stimulated.An impedance connectivity check showed the 8-15 lead with no connectivity on any contact and a short throughout the whole lead.The 0-7 lead had contact 7 not connected.The rep tried adjusting the contacts working to supply stimulation, but ultimately it was decided to refer the patient to a surgeon for a complete replacement.The replacement is planned, but is not scheduled.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product id: 3777-60, serial# (b)(4), implanted: (b)(6) 2013, product type: lead; product id: 3777-60, serial# (b)(4), implanted: (b)(6) 2009, product type: lead.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 manufacturer¿s representative (rep).The rep reported that the cause of dysfunction was unknown.No date for replacement had been set.
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