Model Number SC-1160 |
Device Problems
Charging Problem (2892); Migration (4003)
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Patient Problems
Wound Dehiscence (1154); Bacterial Infection (1735); Fluid Discharge (2686)
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Event Date 05/03/2021 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Approximated based on the date the manufacturer became aware of the event.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the patient had an infection at the ipg site.A small open weeping area was noted near the incision.The physician believed that the infection was from multiple charging agitation, as the ipg was slanted and connection with the charging disc was difficult.The patient had been icing the wound on and off as ordered by the physician and was instructed to refrain from charging or using the device until wound has fully healed.The patient was also prescribed antibiotics.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional suspect medical device component involved in the event: product family: scs-paddle leads; upn: m365sc8336700; model: sc-8336-70; batch: 7071001.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the patient had an infection at the ipg site.A small open weeping area was noted near the incision.The physician believed that the infection was from multiple charging agitation, as the ipg was slanted and connection with the charging disc was difficult.The patient has been icing the wound on and off as ordered by the physician and was instructed to refrain from charging or using the device until wound has fully healed.The patient was also prescribed antibiotics.Additional information was received that patient was in the er (emergency room) due to incision at the pocket site was opened, therefore the physician decided to explant all the devices.The explanted devices were discarded.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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