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MalfunctionIPF

ZYNEX

Received Mar 13, 2015 · Event occurred Jun 21, 2014

Report 1723686-2015-00013 · MDR key 4613383

Device

Generic name

Electrical Stimulator

Model number

NEXWAVE

Product problems

  • Insufficient Device Problem Information

Patient

Not reported

  • Injury

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

ZYNEX: UNIT RETURNED THROUGH FRONT DOOR, BUT NOT AS A QA RETURN. LOW FIRM LETTER ENCLOSED. NO SPECIFICS ON PROBLEM OTHER THAN "PERSONAL INJURY" UNIT WAS TESTED AND FUNCTIONED ACCORDING TO SPEC. NO PROBLEM FOUND. LAW LETTER COULD BE FROM A BILLING PERSPECTIVE AND NOT NECESSARY THE UNIT.

Description of Event or Problem

RECEIVED UNIT WITH LETTER FROM LAW FIRM CLAIMING PATIENT INJURY, BUT NO SPECIFIC AS TO TYPE OF INJURY REPORTED.

Remedial action

  • Replace