| Model Number |
977118 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Electromagnetic Interference (1194); Inappropriate/Inadequate Shock/Stimulation (1574)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Erythema (1840); Discomfort (2330); Electric Shock (2554)
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| Date of Event |
09/04/2026
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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 patient (pt) regarding an implantable neurostimulator (ins).The reason for call was last week friday september 4th they had an mri and before that pts manufacturer representative (rep) gave them explicit instructions on how to enter mri mode so they did.At the appointment the mri tech was next to them and verified it was in mri mode and about halfway through the mri pt began getting little bits and shocks at the sight of the ins.Pt did not push the button to stop the mri because they did not want start over.Pt was told the mri would only be 15 minutes but it was longer than that.When pt got home they were sore and tender at the ins battery sight.When they looked in the mirror they say that on top of the battery their skin was red and extremely tender to the touch.Pt applied first aid cream but it still looked the same.The mark was about two inches long and 3/8 of an inch wide as it followed the line of the top of the battery.Pts rep said they had never heard of that before and urged pt to call pati ent services.Pt was still putting a cream on it but it had not changed in size of color.Pt was afraid to have another mri.Pt wanted to know what to do from there.The patient was redirected to their healthcare provider to further address the issue.
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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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