| Model Number |
3163 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Therapeutic or Diagnostic Output Failure (3023)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Inadequate Pain Relief (2388)
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| Date of Event |
02/27/2023
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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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Related manufacturer reference number: 1627487-2023-01143.It was reported that patient experienced ineffective therapy and that the ipg had become inoperable.The 3163 lead never provided effective relief.The ipg was last recharged approximately a year ago.As such, the ipg would no longer communicate with external devices.Surgical intervention was undertaken wherein the lead was explanted and the ipg was explanted then replaced.Effective therapy was achieved.
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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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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