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InjuryPNS

NALU NEUROSTIMULATION SYSTEM

Received Dec 13, 2021 · Event occurred Nov 29, 2021

Report 3015425075-2021-00023 · MDR key 12986179

Device

Generic name

Peripheral Nerve Stimulator

Manufacturer

Nalu Medical Inc

Model number

71004

Catalog number

71004

Lot number

A00567

Product problems

  • Material Fragmentation
  • Material Fragmentation

Patient

Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

PATIENT HAD TWO 25CM FOUR TINED LEADS EXPLANTED. DURING REMOVAL, THE LEADS TORE JUST ABOVE THE PROXIMAL ELECTRODE ON BOTH LEADS, LEAVING BEHIND ALL FOUR ELECTRODES ON EACH LEAD. PATIENT WAS CLOSED WITH THE ELECTRODES INSIDE. THE ELECTRODES WILL BE REMOVED DURING AN UPCOMING SURGERY.

Description of Event or Problem

PATIENT HAD TWO 25CM FOUR TINED LEADS EXPLANTED. DURING REMOVAL, THE LEADS TORE JUST ABOVE THE PROXIMAL ELECTRODE ON BOTH LEADS, LEAVING BEHIND ALL FOUR ELECTRODES ON EACH LEAD. PATIENT WAS CLOSED WITH THE ELECTRODES INSIDE. THE ELECTRODES WILL BE REMOVED DURING AN UPCOMING SURGERY.