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97716 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Bacterial Infection (1735)
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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 regarding an implantable neurostimulator.The reason for call was patient reported they had to have their device removed because they ended up getting bacteria in their back after the surgery.Patient said the back pain they had was right where the stimulator was.Patient also said when they went in to remove the bacteria, there was a lot on the battery and the lead wires.Patient did not know when the issue started.
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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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