Model Number 37800 |
Device Problems
Intermittent Continuity (1121); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problem
Pain (1994)
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Event Date 01/16/2020 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Concomitant medical products: product id: 4351-35, serial#: (b)(4), implanted: (b)(6) 2017, product type: lead.Product id: 4351-35, serial#: (b)(4), implanted: (b)(6) 2017, product type: lead.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 healthcare professional (hcp) via a manufacturer representative (rep) regarding a patient who was implanted with a neurostimulator for gastric stimulation.It was reported that the patient experienced pain at the site of the battery with a pulsing sensation every five seconds.A clinician programmer was used to turn off the patient¿s device and run an impedance check.It was unknown if the issue was resolved.No further complications were reported or anticipated.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product id 4351-35, serial# (b)(4), implanted: (b)(6) 2017.Product type lead, product id 4351-35, serial# (b)(4), implanted: (b)(6) 2017.Product type lead 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 the rep.They reported that the device was turned off by the doctor.The patient was reporting pain after the device was turned off.They were discharged from the hospital with the battery turned off and were instructed to follow up with their managing physician.No patient complications were reported as a result of this event.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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