| Model Number |
3721 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Temperature Problem (3022)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Burning Sensation (2146)
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| Date of Event |
09/02/2019
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This charger model was associated with a field correction.The results/method and conclusion codes along with investigation results will be provided in the final report.
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Event or Problem Description
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Reference mfr.Report#: 1627487-2019-10347.It was reported that the patient¿s ipg is warming up while it is recharging.On 01 august 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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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A patient reported experiencing pocket site heating while charging.The patient has not exchanged his old charger for an upgraded model.Actions have been taken to prevent reoccurrence.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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