INTERSTIM II
Report
- Report Number
- 3004209178-2014-21048
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- November 6, 2014
- Report Date
- October 14, 2014
- 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
- IL, US
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER
Narratives
PRODUCT ID: 3037, SERIAL# (B)(4), PRODUCT TYPE: PROGRAMMER. PATIENT PRODUCT ID: 3 889-28, LOT# VA005S0, IMPLANTED: (B)(6) 2012, PRODUCT TYPE: LEAD. (B)(4).
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT WAS EXPERIENCING A LOSS OF THERAPEUTIC EFFECT. THE PATIENT NOTED: "I'M NOT FEELING THE PULSATION FOR OVER A MONTH NOW, AND I'VE BEEN TRYING TO USE THE PROGRAMMER BUT IT'S NOT WORKING". PATIENT INJURY WAS NOTED. THE PATIENT STATED: "I FEEL THAT MY IMPLANT HAS MOVED AND IS UP HIGHER. I HAD A FALL ON (B)(6) 2014 AND I BROKE MY ARM AND HURT MY LEG AND HIT MY HEAD AND HIP". "I DIDN'T USE THE STIMULATOR BECAUSE I WAS IN SUCH TERRIBLE PAIN AND JUST ABOUT A WEEK OR 10 DAYS AGO, I GOT THE PROGRAMMER OUT AGAIN BECAUSE I HAVE BEEN HAVING SUCH A PROBLEM WITH LEAKAGE BUT THE CONTROLLER ISN'T CONNECTING. THE PATIENT WAS NOT ABLE TO MAKE ADJUSTMENT WITH ANTENNA ATTACHED. IT WAS NOTED: WON'T DO TELEMETRY WITH ANTENNA, APPEARED TO HAVE OCCURRED THROUGH PRODUCT USE. THE PATIENT WAS GETTING A POOR COMMUNICATION SCREEN WHEN USING THE PROGRAMMER WITH THE ANTENNA. THE PATIENT WAS ONLY ABLE TO MAKE A CONNECTION WITHOUT THE ANTENNA. STIMULATION WAS ON AND SHE WAS AT 5.2. THE PATIENT INCREASED STIMULATION AND STATED SHE COULD FEEL IT S LIGHTLY. NO OUTCOME WAS REPORTED REGARDING THIS EVENT. FURTHER FOLLOW-UP IS BEING CONDUCTED TO OBTAIN THIS INFORMATION. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS RECEIVED, A FOLLOW-UP REPORT WILL BE SENT.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 715944 | INTERSTIM II | STIMULATOR, ELECTRICAL, IMPLANTABLE, FOR INCONTINENCE | EZW | MEDTRONIC MED REL MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO | 3058 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 00083 YR |