| Model Number |
37085-60 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
06/05/2018
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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) for parkinsonian tremor.It was reported that the extension wire was damaged by a surgical tool.Diagnostics/troubleshooting involved were electrical integrity tests performed intra-operatively and post-operatively.No interventions/actions were taken to resolve the issue.Therapy impedances indicated normal circuits.Patient caregiver informed that condition of extension wire could degrade and that, in that case, a replacement could be performed.The issue is not resolved.No surgical interventions has occurred or is planned.No patient symptoms were reported.No further complications were reported or anticipated with this event.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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