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977118 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Delayed Charge Time (2586); Charging Problem (2892)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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Information was received from a patient's (pt) representative regarding an implantable neurostimulator.The reason for call was caller reported that for a while, the patient has been having issues with recharging the implant.Caller stated that it has been taking 3 hours plus to charge the implant and it only got to 60%.Caller stated sometimes pt gets good condition and sometimes excellent.Patient was not on the line and caller did not have the recharger with them at the time of the call.Agent asked caller if patient has had any falls or trauma and caller stated no, patient is in bed most of the time.Caller stated that the rep said the charger may be 'going bad' and we would be the ones to replace it.Pt rep will call back when they are available to troubleshoot with external devices.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Continuation of d10: product id wr9230, product type recharger 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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