| Model Number |
MODEL 4063 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Use of Device Problem (1670)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Code Available (3191)
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| Date of Event |
08/03/2016
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Device not returned to manufacturer.
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Event or Problem Description
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Surgeon nicked the patient's jugular vein during the implant surgery, specifically while tunnelling in preparation for implant of the stimulation lead.The surgeon was abel to stop the bleeding and continued with the implant of the system.The patient is doing well and is responding nicely to the therapy but the patients surgical procedure was prolonged by 2.5 hours as a result this event.
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