| Model Number |
3708660 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
High impedance (1291); Device Damaged Prior to Receipt by User (1570); Connection Problem (2900)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
03/05/2019
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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 healthcare provider (hcp)via manufacture representative (rep) regarding a patient who was implanted with an implantable neuro stimulator (ins) for essential tremor and movement disorders.It was reported that impedances on all combos with contact 3 were high because the lead could not seat properly in the connector.The surgeon attempted to advance lead in extension and was not able to pass all electrodes through.The surgeon re-opened set screws to make sure all were open enough to pass lead into extension connection but could not.A new extension was opened and re-tunneled, and the issue was resolved at the time of the report.No patient symptoms were reported.No further patient complications were reported/ anticipated as a result of this event.
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