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MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO OPERATIONS CO. RESTORE SENSOR; STIMULATOR, SPINAL-CORD, TOTALLY IMPLANTED FOR
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| Model Number |
37714 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Inappropriate/Inadequate Shock/Stimulation (1574); Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Sleep Dysfunction (2517); Electric Shock (2554)
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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 regarding an implantable neurostimulator.The reason for call was patient reported the stimulator never really worked for them despite programming adjustments for 6 months to a year.Patient stated they decided to stop charging the stimulator and no longer are using the stimulator.Patient stated they used to meet with manufacturer representatives (reps) on and off.Patient stated 2.5-3 months ago, every time they lay down, the stimulator is shocking them.Patient stated it is the exact feeling that the device used to give them and it is keeping them from sleeping.Patient denied any falls, trauma, or excessive bending, twisting, or stretching that could have impacted the device.The patient was redirected to their healthcare provider to further address the issue.Patient mentioned they had a heart stent put in not too long ago about 3 months ago.
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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.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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