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Bayer case number: (b)(4)
medical device removal "[medical device removal]" ,
musculoskeletal pain "[musculoskeletal pain]" ,
debilitating fatigue "[fatigue]".Case narrative: the below report was received by health authority ansm (reference number: (b)(4) on 31-aug-2026.This spontaneous case was originally reported by a consumer and describes the occurrence of medical device removal ("medical device removal") in a 58 year-old female patient who had essure inserted (lot no.774386) for female sterilization.Additional non-serious events are detailed below.There was no information on the patient's medical history or concurrent conditions.On (b)(6) 2011, the patient had essure inserted.In 2024 she experienced fatigue ("debilitating fatigue").On unknown date she experienced musculoskeletal pain ("musculoskeletal pain").On (b)(6) 2026 she underwent medical device removal (seriousness criterion intervention required).Essure was removed the same day.At the time of the report, the outcomes for these events were unknown.No causality assessment was received for essure with regard to musculoskeletal pain, fatigue or medical device removal.The reporter commented: musculoskeletal pain and intense, debilitating fatigue for the past two years with no diagnosis despite numerous examinations.Patient's current status: removed 3 days ago
actions taken to treat the patient in the healthcare facility: not specified.Case comments: a technical investigation will be conducted, including a batch review, and a review of complaint records and other relevant data; should any new and reportable information become available from our investigation, this will be provided in a supplementary report.In case a sample is received, the investigation might lead to destruction of the sample if required to perform a proper analysis.
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