INTERSTIM II
Report
- Report Number
- 3004209178-2013-01007
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- January 28, 2013
- Report Date
- January 8, 2013
- Manufacturer
- MEDTRONIC MED REL MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO
- Product Code
- EZW
- PMA / PMN Number
- P970004
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- MN, US
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER
Narratives
(B)(4). ANALYSIS RESULTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE AS OF THE DATE OF THIS REPORT. A FOLLOW-UP REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED WHEN ANALYSIS IS COMPLETE.
FINAL DEVICE ANALYSIS OF THE IMPLANTABLE NEUROSTIMULATOR (SERIAL # (B)(4)) REVEALED THE FOLLOWING: THE SETSCREW WAS BACKED OUT TOO FAR. FINAL DEVICE ANALYSIS OF THE IMPLANTABLE NEUROSTIMULATOR (SERIAL # (B)(4)) REVEALED THE FOLLOWING: THE SETSCREW WAS BACKED OUT TOO FAR.
IF INFORMATION IS PROVIDED IN THE FUTURE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE ISSUED.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SURGEON TRIED 2 IMPLANTABLE NEUROSTIMULATORS (INSS) AND 2 TORQUE WRENCHES BUT WAS UNABLE TO TIGHTEN THE SET SCREWS IN THE HEADER BLOCK EVEN AFTER HEARING 'CLICKS.' IT WAS NOTED THAT THE LEAD WAS STILL ABLE TO BE PULLED OUT. THE REPORTER STATED THAT THE ISSUE HAPPENED INTRA-OPERATIVELY ON BOTH INSS. IT WAS POSSIBLE TO GET THE 3RD NEW INS TIGHTENED WITHOUT ISSUES. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE, A FOLLOW-UP REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED. INFORMATION ALSO REPORTED ON OTHER INS IN MANUFACTURER'S REPORT # 3004209178-2013-01006.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37077 | INTERSTIM II | STIMULATOR, ELECTRICAL, IMPLANTABLE, FOR INCONTINENCE | EZW | MEDTRONIC MED REL MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO | 3058 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |