| Model Number |
37703 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Break (1069); Unintended Collision (1429); Inappropriate/Inadequate Shock/Stimulation (1574); Patient Device Interaction Problem (4001)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Electric Shock (2554); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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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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Concomitant medical products: product id: neu_unknown_lead, product type: lead.Other relevant device(s) are: product id: neu_unknown_lead, serial/lot #: unknown.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Event or Problem Description
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Information was received from a patient who was implanted with an implantable neurostimulator (ins) for failed back surgery syndrome and spinal pain.The reason for call was pt reported they haven't been able to use therapy because they were experiencing strong shocking sensations.Pt stated they've had falls and thinks the shocking sensation may be due to falling.Patient services (ps) attempted to clarify dates of the falls and when the shocking sensations began and pt stated they've had a stroke and don't remember.Pt explained that after they had the stroke, they didn't remember the device was implanted in them.Pt stated they've fallen quite a bit.Pt also mentioned they've had three devices replaced and confirmed all three were due to normal battery depletion.Pt does not currently have a managing hcp at this time and stated they hcp they were seeing passed away.The patient also reported they had a lead wire replaced due to falling and breaking the lead.Patient services (ps) attempted to confirm an event date and pt stated they don't remember.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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