| Model Number |
3708660 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
High impedance (1291)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
02/28/2018
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Event or Problem Description
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Information was received from a manufacturing representative regarding a patient who was implanted with a neurostimulator (ins).It was reported that there was an open circuit on contact 11 after all measures were taken.The second extension was fine.No environmental/external/patient factors that may have led to the issue were seen.Diagnostics/troubleshooting included an impedance check on the lead and determined no problems.The surgeon disconnected, wiped everything and then reconnected.But there was still an open at contact 11.Actions/interventions taken included replacing the electrode and it was fine.The issue is reported to be resolved at the time of this report.The rep did not witness any bending or over-tightening by the surgeon.No symptoms were reported.No further complications were reported or anticipated with this event.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Event or Problem Description
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Additional information was received.It was reported the cause was unknown and the device was being returned to see if the cause could be found.No further complications were reported as a result of this event.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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