| Model Number |
EVOKE CLOSED LOOP STIMULATOR (CLS) (US) |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Unspecified Infection (1930); Impaired Healing (2378)
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| Date of Event |
04/10/2024
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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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There were no devices available for analysis, and the system was discarded after the explant.The direct cause of infection cannot be traced but infection is identified in the instructions for use (ifu) as an expected potential risk of surgery that may lead to explant.The device manufacturing records were reviewed and product met all requirements for release with no anomalies identified.
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Event or Problem Description
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A patient implanted with an evoke spinal cord stimulation (scs) system experienced impaired wound healing at their implant site and was given an antibiotic ointment.Approximately a month later, the implant site showed worsening signs of infection.Oral antibiotics were unsuccessful, so the scs system was explanted.
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