| Model Number |
97715 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Overheating of Device (1437)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Pain (1994); Burning Sensation (2146)
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| Date of Event |
03/24/2026
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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 (pt) regarding an implantable neurostimulator (ins).The reason for call was pt reported every once in a while, they get a 'burn' where the implant is located that will last for a minute then it will be gone and happened again 2 to 3 times over the next day or 2 and will not happen again for another month.Agent attempted to clarify the issue.Pt said they felt a burning sensation on the implant down below the waist and it hurts sometimes.Pt said the issue started about 6 months and in the last 3 months it was 'burning'.Agent had difficulty understanding the patient and tried to obtain pertinent details.Agent reviewed information and redirected pt to their hcp to further address the issue.Pt said they haven't been able to speak with their hcp since they got the implant.Agent reviewed contacting the field for visibility.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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B3: date is approximate.Year is confirmed valid.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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