Model Number 37800 |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problem
Bacterial Infection (1735)
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Event Date 11/15/2017 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Event Description
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Information was received from a consumer regarding a patient with an implantable neurostimulator (ins).It was reported that about two weeks after the implant surgery, one of the staples in the incision line got infected with staph.It had to be removed and was left out and they had to pack a hole in the stomach for 3 months.The patient went to a new healthcare provider (hcp) and had not had issues since.No further complications were reported/anticipated.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Event Description
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Additional information was received from a healthcare professional (hcp).It was reported that the device was removed on (b)(6) 2017.No further complications were reported/anticipated.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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