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Information was received from a patient who was implanted with an implantable neurostimulator (ins) for urinary/bowel dysfunction and urge incontinence.It was reported that the patient's wife said that has been sick for the last year and lost a lot of weight and the internal part of the generator was sticking out of their skin so the healthcare provider had to lower and reposition the implant.When asked, patient said that this occurred several months ago, within the past year by the same doctor.
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B3: event date is unknown, see b5 for date range if applicable.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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