| Model Number |
RNS-300M-K |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Head Injury (1879); Injury (2348)
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| Date of Event |
06/12/2018
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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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(b)(4).As it was a recent implant the device was programmed for detection only and therapy was not yet enabled.
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Event or Problem Description
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The patient crashed his atv on (b)(6) 2018; as a result his incision opened exposing the rns neurostimulator.Antibiotics were administered by the emergency room and the patient was referred to neurosurgery.The rns neurostimulator and leads were explanted on (b)(6) 2018.No infection was suspected; however cultures were taken and results are pending.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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