| Model Number |
NEU_INS_STIMULATOR |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Overheating of Device (1437); Inappropriate/Inadequate Shock/Stimulation (1574)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Burning Sensation (2146); Electric Shock (2554)
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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Information was received from a patient who was implanted with an implantable neurostimulator (ins).It was reported that the patient was shocked a lot.They also noted that their ins battery became hot.The patient told their healthcare provider to "get it out" and the patient reported that they had been put under 3 times.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
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