Model Number 3788 |
Device Problem
Temperature Problem (3022)
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Patient Problem
Burning Sensation (2146)
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Event Date 01/01/2019 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The results/method and conclusion codes along with investigation results will be provided in the final report.Further information was requested but unable to obtain.
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Event Description
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Related manufacturer reference number:1627487-2019-08727.It was reported that the patient experienced heating sensation at the ipg pocket site only when recharging the ipg since a few months.As such, a replacement charging system was provided to the patient.Unknown if the issue was addressed with the new charging system at time.On (b)(6) 2012 st.Jude medical, neuromodulation division, sent field action letters to patients related to heating while charging and raised awareness of this issue to patients.An increase in prior non-reported heating while charging events and other non-reported events was expected.
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Event Description
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Follow-up information received indicates that the replacement charging system did not resolve the issue.Patient will be meeting with the physician at a later date to determine the next course of action to address the issue.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The results of the investigation are inconclusive since the device was not returned for analysis.Based on the information received, the cause of the reported incident could not be conclusively determined.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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