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InjuryLOF

PEMF - SPINAL STIM

Received Dec 17, 2025 · Event occurred Aug 6, 2024

Report 2183449-2025-00043 · MDR key 23835261

Device

Generic name

Bone Growth Stimulator

Manufacturer

Orthofix, Llc

Model number

655212-0001

Catalog number

5212

Product problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

Patient

68 YR · Male

  • Dysuria
  • Unspecified Kidney or Urinary Problem
  • Dysuria
  • Unspecified Kidney or Urinary Problem

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

BASED ON THE INFORMATION PROVIDED, THERE IS NO CAUSE ESTABLISHED. PATIENT REPORTED PHYSICIANS HE CONSULTED WERE UNSURE WHAT WAS CONTRIBUTING TO THE SYMPTOMS EXPERIENCED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED AND THE DEVICE IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR FURTHER INVESTIGATION.

Description of Event or Problem

PATIENT REPORTED THAT BLADDER FUNCTION WAS LOST DURING DEVICE TREATMENT PLAN AFTER 4 TIMES OF USE. PATIENT HAD A CATHETER INSERTED AND AFTER 7 DAYS, IT WAS REMOVED BUT PATIENT COULD NOT URINATE WITHOUT CATHETER. ANOTHER CATHETER WAS INSERTED FOR 10 DAYS AND ONCE REMOVED, PATIENT COULD URINATE BUT HAD NO BLADDER CONTROL. PATIENT DISCONTINUED USE OF DEVICE AS ADVISED MY PHYSICIAN.