| Model Number |
3156 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Fracture (1260); High impedance (1291)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Inadequate Pain Relief (2388)
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| Date of Event |
02/25/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Date of event is estimated.The results/method and conclusion codes along with investigation results will be provided in the final report.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient lost therapy.Troubleshooting revealed high impedances on the entire lead.As a result, surgical intervention was undertaken on (b)(6) 2021 wherein the lead was explanted and replaced.Issue resolved.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The report event of high impedances was confirmed.Microscopic inspection of the returned lead identified a kink on the lead body where all internal wires were broken.The cause is consistent with an overstress condition or sudden event the lead was subjected to while still in vivo.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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