| Model Number |
97716 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Pain (1994)
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| Date of Event |
06/22/2026
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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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It was reported that the implanted intellis implantable neurostimulator had stopped working approximately 8 weeks earlier and was no longer helping with pain or providing sufficient pain coverage.The patient reported no falls or accidents that would have affected the device.Lead connections and impedances were checked and were within normal limits.The battery was replaced, and the device was explanted.No evidence that anything was wrong with the device was identified.The issue was resolved, and the patient was alive with no injury.The manufacturer representative (rep) indicated they would send any further information as they become aware.
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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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