| Model Number |
977119 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Failure to Deliver Energy (1211); Battery Problem (2885); Communication or Transmission Problem (2896); Electromagnetic Compatibility Problem (2927)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
09/16/2026
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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 manufacturer's representative (rep) regarding an implantable neurostimulator (ins).The reason for call was rep reported that the patient (pt) had likely had a cardioversion yesterday because the patient was having heart issues and then the patient fell and was in the icu today.Manufacturer representative (rep) said the pt's implanted neurostimulator battery was not holding a charge.Rep said the tablet displayed message therapy off, contact your clinician: therapy is turned off, cannot provide the requested therapy, amplitude will be set to 0 in all active groups when trying to connect to ins.Rep tapped "set amplitudes to 0" and then got system error: 0x2cc6bede.During the call, the representative attempted to connect to the patient's implanted neurostimulator, but got a system error message.Rep reset stimulator 2 times and tried to connect to ins again, but got same amplitudes to 0 message followed by system error.Rep tried to connect to ins with pt programmer and got service code 323.Rep said the only thing the pt could do is charge the ins.Technical services (tss) discussed likely cardioversion damage.No symptoms were reported.
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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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