INTERSTIM II
Report
- Report Number
- 3004209178-2013-11629
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- July 11, 2013
- Report Date
- June 18, 2013
- Manufacturer
- MEDTRONIC MED REL MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO
- Product Code
- EZW
- PMA / PMN Number
- P970004
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- PA, US
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER
Narratives
CONCOMITANT MEDICAL PRODUCTS: PRODUCT ID 3037, SERIAL# (B)(4): PRODUCT TYPE PROGRAMMER; PATIENT PRODUCT ID 3 093-33, LOT# V973753, IMPLANTED: (B)(6) 2012: PRODUCT TYPE LEAD. (B)(4).
IT WAS REPORTED THAT LAST NIGHT THE PATIENT WAS SITTING AT HER COMPUTER AND NOTED A SHOCK AROUND THE TAILBONE AREA, ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BUTT CHEEK AND EXTREMELY PAINFUL. IT WAS NOTED THAT THE PATIENT COULD HARDLY WALK. THE PATIENT TURNED STIM DOWN TO 0.0V AROUND 2:30AM THIS MORNING AS IT WAS UNBEARABLE. THE PAIN WAS RIGHT AT THE TAILBONE AND THE PATIENT WAS WONDERING IF LEAD MIGRATES. THE INS WAS IMPLANTED ON THE LEFT SIDE. WHEN THE PATIENT PUTS HER FINGER ON HER TAILBONE IT HURTS. THE PATIENT SAW CHANGE IN SYMPTOMS ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO BUT SHE DID NOT USE THE PATIENT PROGRAMMER FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS. THE PATIENT NOTED SHE SHOULD HAVE DONE SOMETHING WITH THE PATIENT PROGRAMMER WHEN SHE NOTED CHANGES IN SYMPTOMS BECAUSE IT WAS GETTING WORSE. THE PATIENT WAS EXPERIENCING A LOSS OF THERAPEUTIC EFFECT. THE PATIENT HAD CONCERNS REGARDING IF IT WAS POSSIBLE FOR LITTLE ELECTRODES/LEADS TO COME LOOSE. THE PATIENT DID NOT HAVE A FALL OR TRAUMA. THE PATIENT HAD BEEN WORKING IN HER GARDEN A LOT LATELY. THE PATIENT SYNCED WITH PATIENT PROGRAMMER. INS WAS OFF ON P4 AT 0.0V. THE PATIENT CALLED HER HCP (HEALTHCARE PROVIDER'S) OFFICE AND THEY TOLD HER TO CALL THE MANUFACTURER'S REPRESENTATIVE. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS RECEIVED, A FOLLOW UP REPORT WILL BE SENT.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 320620 | INTERSTIM II | STIMULATOR, ELECTRICAL, IMPLANTABLE, FOR INCONTINENCE | EZW | MEDTRONIC MED REL MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO | 3058 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 00048 YR |