MalfunctionLHG
RESUME ILC
Received Mar 19, 1999 · Event occurred Feb 5, 1999
Report 2182207-1999-00079 · MDR key 215747
Device
Generic name
Surgical Epidural Lead
Manufacturer
Medtronic Inc.Model number
3986ILCCatalog number
NA
Lot number
UNK
Product problems
- Failure, intermittent
- Device remains implanted
Patient
38 YR
- Inadequate Pain Relief
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
SALES REP REPORTED THAT PHYSICIAN STATED PT IS EXPERIENCING FAILURE OF A SECOND LEAD WHICH WAS IMPLANTED 3 MONTHS AGO. PAIN HAS RETURNED AND STIMULATION IS INTERMITTENT. LEAD REMAINS IMPLANTED. ADD'L INFO BEING SOUGHT.