| Model Number |
102878 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Fall (1848); Incontinence (1928); Unspecified Infection (1930); Muscle Weakness/Atrophy (1967); Ambulation or Postural Difficulties (2544)
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| Date of Event |
07/08/2026
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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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A patient implanted with an evoke spinal cord stimulation (scs) system was evaluated in the emergency department for weakness, disorientation, mild fever and bladder issues.Anomalies were not identified via computed tomography (ct) scan and blood tests.Redness or drainage were not observed at the lead implant site.The patient was hospitalized and antibiotics were administered as a precautionary measure.An infection was detected during an ultrasound scan and the evoke scs system was subsequently explanted.The physician indicated that the event may have been triggered by the patient¿s fall and patient¿s poor hygiene may have contributed to the infection.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation of this event is in progress.Once the investigation is complete, a supplemental report will be submitted.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Additional information:
section d - expiration date; unique identifier (udi).Section g - date received by manufacturer; type of report.Section h - device manufacture date; evaluation codes.The evoke scs system was not returned to saluda.The root cause of the infection could not be definitively determined; however, the physician noted the infection could be related to poor hygiene.The evoke scs system surgical guide details potential risks associated with surgery and spinal cord stimulation including, "infection that may require hospitalization with intravenous antibiotic therapy" and continues by stating, "the patient may require surgery (including revision, explant, and replacement)" as a result of these risks.The manufacturing records were reviewed and the products met all the requirements for release.
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