| Model Number |
977119 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Failure to Interrogate (1332); Charging Problem (2892); Communication or Transmission Problem (2896); Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
10/03/2024
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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 (ins).The reason for call was patient reported they are not able to charge the implant for a month.Patient stated they are getting code 4100 and 4101 when they are trying to charge the implant.Patient mentioned they have an appointment today with a different doctor and will bring up the issue to them.Agent asked patient if they have had falls or trauma and patient said no, but they have always had trouble charging the implanted neurostimulators since they got the implant about a year ago.Agent reviewed meaning of the message and recommend patient consult with healthcare provider for next steps.The issue was not resolved.The patient was redirected to their healthcare provider to further address the issue.Additional information was received from the manufacturer representative (rep).It was reported that the patient states a few months ago her device "stopped working" and she could not connect her handset to the implantable neurostimulator (ins).Patient states she called patient services about the communication issues and was redirected to her surgeon for replacement.She would like to have a non-rechargeable device so the patient had their device removed and replaced.The issue was resolved.The manufacturer representative (rep) indicated they would send any further information as they become aware.
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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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