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5101 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Migration (4003)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Pain (1994); Discomfort (2330); Inappropriate Device Stimulation of Tissue (4928)
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| Date of Event |
04/13/2026
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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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Block d2b: product code - additional product code qon.Block g4: premarket / 510(k) # - additional premarket/510(k) p190006.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a patient felt like their implant battery had moved.The patient contacted their physician and stated that they also felt a tugging sensation under their skin.The physician thought it could be from the battery being displaced and pulling on the lead.X-rays were done and confirmed that the patient's implant battery had shifted in the pocket.A pocket revision was done on the patient which was successful.Following the procedure, the patient reached out to their representative and advised they are still experiencing the tugging sensation and tenderness when they touch their sacrum.The patient has contacted their physician also concerning this issue for next steps.No further patient complications were reported.No further information has been received to date.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient with this neurostimulator felt like their implant battery had moved.The patient felt a tugging sensation under their skin.The physician thought it could be from the battery being displaced and pulling on the lead.X-rays were done and confirmed that the patient's implant battery had shifted in the pocket.A pocket revision was done on the patient which was successful.Following the procedure, the patient reached out to their representative and advised they are still experiencing the tugging sensation and tenderness when they touch their sacrum.The patient has contacted their physician also concerning this issue for next steps.No further patient complications were reported.No further information has been received to date.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Block d2b:
product code - additional product code qon
block g4:
premarket / 510(k) # - additional premarket/510(k) p190006
block h11:
as the complaint component was not returned for analysis, and the product record review revealed no additional information related to the complaint, the reported allegation could not be confirmed.The event cannot be reproduced or substantiated.It was confirmed the device met manufacturing specification prior to distribution and there were no manufacturing deviations which could have contributed to the reported event.Review of the instructions for use (ifu) confirmed there was relevant content and sufficient guidance with respect to the circumstances described within this complaint.No updates are required to the ifu as a result of this event.A risk review was completed and confirmed that the event of discomfort, pain, undesired sensations (non-target stimulation area), and device migration was defined in the product risk documentation.This event type has been accounted for during analysis to support acceptable risk benefit for the product.Based on a thorough review of the reported complaint, boston scientific has assigned an investigation conclusion code of cause not established.Corrections:
block b1: adverse event / product problem
block b2: outcomes
block b5: describe event or problem
block d3: manufacturer email.
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