| Model Number |
977118 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Inappropriate/Inadequate Shock/Stimulation (1574)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Electric Shock (2554); Cramp(s) /Muscle Spasm(s) (4521); Insufficient Information (4580)
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| Date of Event |
09/07/2026
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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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Information was received from a manufacturer's representative regarding patient with an implantable neurostimulator (ins).The reason for the call was caller reported the patient is in the hospital because they were feeling shocking all over their body along with cramps and the patient believes it is related to the device.Caller stated stimulation was on when the shocking and cramping occurred so patient turned stimulation off but the symptoms continued, even after stimulation had been off for 1-2 days.Caller met with the patient in the hospital yesterday and confirmed everything was off but the patient was still getting shocks and cramps.Caller confirmed all connections and impedances were good.The issue was not resolved through troubleshooting.The patient was redirected to their healthcare provider to further address the issue.Patient plans to see managing physician once they are out of the hospital.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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B3: date is approximate.Month and year are confirmed valid.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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