| Model Number |
977119 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Failure to Deliver Energy (1211); Energy Output Problem (1431)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Insufficient Information (4580)
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| Date of Event |
09/22/2026
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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's representative regarding an implantable neurostimulator (ins).The caller reported the patient had their therapy off because they had to go in the hospital for unrelated concerns and didn't want the therapy interfering with anything.Caller said they were trying to put the therapy back on today, but they couldn't get the patient to feel the "current." caller said patient was typically on group c with intensity set to 7, which was what they were at when the therapy was turned off.Caller stated that because the patient wasn't feeling the current, they played with the settings and lowered the amount to 5.4 to see if that would work.When they tried to increase the amount, they got an error message that said 'contact your clinician.Your therapy turned off automatically.Service code: 323.' agent reviewed information and redirected to healthcare provider to further address the issue.Agent reviewed their role and a manufacturer representative (rep).Agent explained the issue would need to be resolv ed in person.Agent advised caller to reach out to healthcare provider (hcp) directly to page a rep if they wanted to coordinate with a local rep faster.
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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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