Information was received from a patient who was implanted with an implantable neurostimulator (ins) for unknown indications for use.It was reported that an issue occurred when the pt had an mri 2-3 weeks ago.Pt noted the reason for the mri was due to problems w/ his right knee and that only part of his body was in the mri machine.Pt reports that about 6 minutes into the mri, the pt experienced pulling and tingling around his ins site that required him to stop the mri early.Pt states his body was really sensitive after the mri, he had a hard time walking, couldn't sleep on the side of the ins, and felt "water rippling down his back constantly".Pt states these issues lasted for 18h before he started to feel better.Pt states he charged and turned his ins back on after these issues subsided.Reviewed mri guidelines with the pt.Pt confirmed that the ins was in mri-mode (he has full-body eligibility), and that the mri staff had a week to get the mri guidelines.Reviewed considerations with getting the ins checked.Pt requested a manufacturing representative (rep) be notified to possibly schedule an appt.At the health care provider's (hcp) office.Pt noted seeing a rep in the past for reprogramming.The issue was not resolved through troubleshooting.
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