Model Number NIPG1500 |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problem
Sepsis (2067)
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Event Date 08/29/2016 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was not returned for analysis.The manufacturing and sterilization records for all implanted devices associated with this event were reviewed and no nonconformities were found.
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Event Description
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It was reported to nevro that a patient was admitted to the er and hospitalized a few hours after implant.Blood cultures were negative for infection but sepsis was suspected and the device was explanted.The implanting physician believes that there may be other underlying reasons for rapid sepsis development following surgery but no additional information is currently available.Follow up report indicated that the infection has cleared and the patient was discharged.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was not explanted.The patient had recovered from the infection and continued to use the device.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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