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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

3986ILC

Catalog 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.