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InjuryGZN

EON MINI

Received May 16, 2014 · Event occurred Mar 28, 2013

Report 1627487-2014-01324 · MDR key 3848317

Device

Generic name

Scs Ipg

Model number

3788

Lot number

3404942

Product problems

  • Temperature Problem

Patient

58 YR

  • Burning Sensation

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED POCKET HEATING WHILE RECHARGING. A REPLACEMENT CHARGER WAS SENT. THE REPLACEMENT CHARGER RESOLVED THE ISSUE. ON 08/01/2012 ST. JUDE MEDICAL, NEUROMODULATION DIVISION, SENT FIELD ACTION LETTERS TO PATIENTS RELATED TO HEATING WHILE CHARGING AND RAISED AWARENESS OF THIS ISSUE TO PATIENTS. AN INCREASE IN PRIOR NON-REPORTED HEATING WHILE CHARGING EVENTS AND OTHER NON-REPORTED EVENTS WAS EXPECTED. REFERENCE MFR REPORT #1627487-2014-01325.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THIS IPG SERIAL NUMBER WAS INCLUDED IN A FIELD ADVISORY AND A FIELD CORRECTION. SJM HAS LIMITED INFORMATION RELATED TO THE PATIENT'S MEDICAL HISTORY AND IS UNABLE TO FORM AN OPINION AS TO THE RELEVANCY OF THE PATIENT'S HISTORY TO THE EVENT REPORTED. SJM DEFERS TO THE PATIENT'S PHYSICIAN REGARDING MEDICAL HISTORY.

Remedial action

  • Other