Model Number 3662 |
Device Problem
Application Program Freezes, Becomes Nonfunctional (4031)
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Patient Problem
Inadequate Pain Relief (2388)
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Event Date 06/12/2019 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device is included in the neuromodulation implantable pulse generator (ipg) inoperable when exposed to monopolar electrosurgery advisory notice issued by abbott on 02 june 2017.The results/method and conclusion codes along with investigation results will be provided in subsequent submission.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the patient underwent an unrelated surgical procedure on (b)(6) 2019, where the ipg was not put in to surgery mode.In turn, the ipg became inoperable.Troubleshooting was attempted with no success.In turn, patient may undergo surgical intervention to address the issue.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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A case of the ipg not connecting to patient controller after unrelated surgery was reported to abbott.After multiple attempts to troubleshoot therapy could not be restored.The results of the investigation are inconclusive since the device was not returned for analysis.All event information pertaining to this issue has been assessed and no further review or analysis is required at this time.The cause of the reported incident could not be conclusively determined.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the patient had their ipg explanted and replaced.Effective therapy was established post op.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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