| Model Number |
977C165 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Hematoma (1884); Paraplegia (2448); Ambulation or Postural Difficulties (2544)
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| Date of Event |
09/13/2026
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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 (rep) regarding an implantable neurostimulator (ins).The rep stated that the patient (pt) was implanted on thursday and on sunday morning, the pt showed up to the hospital in a paraplegic state and could not move their leg.The rep stated that they had to do emergency surgery and they removed the paddle lead but left the ins implanted.The rep also stated that there was a hematoma against the spinal cord, but they were able to remove the hematoma along with the paddle.The rep said that a few hours post op, the pt was moving their legs better than when they came in.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Continuation of d10: product id 977119 lot# serial# unknown.Implanted: (b)(6) 2026.Explanted: product type implantable neurostimulator.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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