Model Number 3660 |
Device Problems
Wireless Communication Problem (3283); Application Program Freezes, Becomes Nonfunctional (4031)
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Patient Problem
Inadequate Pain Relief (2388)
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Event Date 10/17/2019 |
Event Type
malfunction
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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 the final report.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the patient underwent an unrelated surgical procedure.Patient did not set the ipg into surgery mode as recommended.Thereafter, the ipg failed to establish communication with external device.Recovery efforts were unsuccessful and the ipg was confirmed inoperable.
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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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Event Description
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Additional information received identified that patient underwent surgical intervention on (b)(6) 2020 wherein, the ipg was explanted and replaced.Effective therapy was restored post operatively.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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