| Model Number |
105 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Undesired Nerve Stimulation (1980); Pain (1994); Seizures, Grand-Mal (2168); Coma (2417)
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| Date of Event |
01/01/2016
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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A patient reported that he has been experiencing painful stimulation in his chest and side, and an increase in seizure activity, following being in a coma for 3 days (coma was stated to be due to a grand mal seizure).The patient was subsequently seen by a new treating neurologist in (b)(6) 2016 and it was reported that the patient's vns system showed a normal lead impedance and battery status.Vns device parameters were adjusted to address the reported painful stimulation.A review of available programming and diagnostic history revealed no anomalies.
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Event or Problem Description
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Multiple requests for additional relevant information have been unsuccessful to date.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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