| Model Number |
3799 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Unspecified Infection (1930); Skin Erosion (2075)
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| Date of Event |
03/07/2018
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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.Initial reporter phone number: (b)(6).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient's system was explanted due to an infection.It was noted that the device was starting to erode through the skin and make the patient ill.No other information is known.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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A patient had their system explanted due to infection was reported to abbott.It was noted that the device was starting to erode through the skin and make the patient ill.As a result, a device history record was performed to review and confirm the sterility of devices.Based on the documents reviewed, the source of the infection remains unknown.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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