| Model Number |
977118 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Unspecified Infection (1930); Pain (1994); Fluid Discharge (2686)
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| Date of Event |
09/17/2026
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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 representative (rep) regarding a patient (pt) who was implanted with an implantable neu rostimulator (ins).It was reported that there was a device site infection.The patient was present at the doctor's office with fluid leakage from the battery pocket site when recharging and the doctor said it was likely a superficial infection and prescribed anti biotics.The patient was asked to turn off stimulation to avoid recharging over the area.The patient went to the emergency room due to increased pain ad was told by the attending that there was an infection.The patient was transferred to a hospital with an explant pending, but the date is not available yet.The rep stated that iv antibiotics were given to the patient but was unsure of what kind.
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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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