| Model Number |
3788 |
| 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 |
01/30/2020
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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 patients ipg became unable to communicate with external devices.As a result, surgical intervention may be undertaken to address the issue.
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Event or Problem Description
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Additional information indicates that surgical intervention was undertaken on (b)(6) 2024 wherein ipg was explanted and replaced to address the issue.
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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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