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MalfunctionGZC

FREEHAND

Received Sep 29, 2006

Report 1530440-2006-00001 · MDR key 858805

Device

Generic name

Implantable Neuroprosthesis For Hand Grasp

Manufacturer

Neurocontrol Corp.

Model number

1060-1

Catalog number

NA

Lot number

NA

Product problems

  • Device remains implanted
  • Malfunction

Patient

YR

  • Unknown (for use when the patient's condition is not known)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE IMPLANTABLE STIMULATOR MALFUNCTIONS. FIVE CHANNELS STOPPED AND 3 CHANNELS GENERATED ERRATIC STIMULATION. NO INJURY TO THE PT HAS BEEN REPORTED. THE STIMULATOR IS NOT A LIFE SUPPORTING DEVICE. THE DEVICE CONTROLS HAND GRASP FUNCTION OF SPINAL-CORD INJURED PTS.

Remedial action

  • Other