| Model Number |
3688 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Wireless Communication Problem (3283)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Inadequate Pain Relief (2388)
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| Date of Event |
09/05/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported the patient's ipg was unable to communicate with external devices and the patient lost therapy.A manufacturer representative confirmed the issue.As a result, surgical intervention may be pending to address the issue.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Date of event is estimated.(b)(6).
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Event or Problem Description
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Additional information received indicate the patient underwent surgical intervention wherein the ipg was explanted and replaced to address the issue.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The results of the investigation are inconclusive since the device was not returned for analysis.Based on the information received, the cause of the reported incident could not be conclusively determined.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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An ipg replacement due to ineffective stimulation was reported to abbott.The system in question was not returned for evaluation.As a result, the device history record of the device was reviewed to confirm that all manufacturing steps were completed and there were no non-conformances present that could have contributed to this issue.Based on the information received, the device was in conformance at shipment and a single definitive root cause for the issue encountered was unable to be conclusively determined.
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