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97716 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Migration or Expulsion of Device (1395); Malposition of Device (2616); Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Pain (1994); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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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 pt reported that they had their ins removed and still had the external devices.Pt asked what they could do with the external devices left.Agent reviewed the donation/disposal process.Pt did not have the external devices during the call. agent asked why the ins was removed, and pt said they had the ins for 6 years, 3 of those years the stimulator was not working properly.Pt stated the leads fell off, the ins was protruding through the skin, and they were in excruciating pain.Pt mentioned getting injections for their pain.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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B3: event date is not known.Please see b5 for approximate date range, if applicable.Section d references the main component of the system.Other medical products in use during the event include: brand name: vectris surescan; product id: 977a260 (serial: (b)(6); product type: 0200-lead; implant date: on (b)(6) 2020; brand name: vectris surescan; product id: 977a260 (serial: (b)(6); product type: 0200-lead; implant date: on (b)(6) 2020.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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