| Model Number |
DL-330-10-K |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Hematoma (1884); Muscle Weakness/Atrophy (1967); Facial Paralysis (4585)
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| Date of Event |
12/13/2022
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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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(b)(4).The rns neurostimulator and leads remain implanted and programmed for use.
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Event or Problem Description
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On (b)(6) 2022, the patient was taken to or for planned stereo-eeg electrode removal and placement of rns with active electrodes over the right lingual gyrus and right lateral occipital region.Inactive electrodes were placed in the right pulvinar nucleus of the thalamus and right mesial temporal area.A follow up ct was performed on (b)(6) 2022 and showed a 4x3 cm right frontal hemorrhage with minimal midline shift.The patient reported no acute complaints.Minimal weakness was observed in the left arm, and there was a left facial droop on physical exam.The patient was monitored clinically and had physical therapy.The symptoms improved and slowly resolved as the hematoma decreased in size.The patient was diagnosed with an intraparenchymal hematoma.
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