| Model Number |
3788 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method (2017); Wireless Communication Problem (3283)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Inadequate Pain Relief (2388)
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| Date of Event |
07/12/2022
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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.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient lost therapy due to ipg being inoperable.As such, surgical intervention may take place at a later date to address the issue.
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Event or Problem Description
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Additional information received indicates that the patient stopped charging the ipg a year ago, rendering the ipg inoperable.In turn, surgical intervention took place on (b)(6) 2022 wherein the ipg was explanted and replaced with a new ipg addressing the issue.Reportedly, therapy was confirmed post op.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The patient reported failing to charge their implant properly to abbott.The device has not been returned for analysis.A review of documentation supplied with the implant states that the implant must be charged every 30 days to avoid battery depletion.Based on the information received, the cause of the reported incident is consistent with user error.
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