FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

ITREL 3

MDR report key: 1111662 · Received August 13, 2008

Report

Report Number
3004209178-2008-04926
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
August 13, 2008
Date of Event
January 1, 2003
Report Date
July 15, 2008
Manufacturer
MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO OPERATIONS CO., JUNCOS
Product Code
LNQ
PMA / PMN Number
H990014
Adverse Event
Yes
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
WA, US
Reporter Occupation
PHYSICIAN

Narratives

Description of Event or Problem · 1

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PT EXPERIENCED SHOCKING SENSATIONS SOON AFTER THE IPG WAS IMPLANTED. THESE SENSATIONS HAVE INCREASED SINCE AND HAPPENED DAILY. THE PT EXPERIENCED THREE SHOCKING SENSATIONS, WHICH CAUSED DISCOMFORT, WHEN THE COMPANY REP INTERROGATED HIS IPG IN 2008. THE PT DIDN'T WANT TO TURN HIS STIMULATOR OFF. HE WAS SATISFIED WITH THE THERAPY'S EFFECT SINCE IT HELPED HIM. THE PT WAS GOING TO SEE IF A LOWER VOLTAGE WOULD AFFECT THE SHOCKING SENSATIONS BEFORE MAKING A DECISION ON HAVING THE SYSTEM REPLACED. FURTHER INFO IS BEING REQUESTED FROM THE HEALTH PROFESSIONAL.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 ITREL 3 LNQ MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO OPERATIONS CO., JUNCOS 7425G NA

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 21 YR Required Intervention EXPLANTED| IMPLANTED| EXPLANTED| LEAD MODEL 4351 LOT# NHT001210N| STIM ACCESSORY MODEL 4351 LOT# NHT001209N| IMPLANTED