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MalfunctionIYJ

PATIENT KIT ESSENTIALS

Received Apr 20, 2007 · Event occurred Mar 21, 2007

Report 1644487-2007-00311 · MDR key 917493

Device

Generic name

Iyj

Manufacturer

Cyberonics, Inc.

Model number

220-3 OR 4

Catalog number

*

Lot number

388209

Product problems

  • Crack
  • Device Issue

Patient

4 YR

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

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

REPORTER INDICATED THAT THE MAGNET HAD CRACKED AND WAS NO LONGER WORKING. THE PT WAS NOT AVAILABLE TO PERFORM TROUBLESHOOTING TO DETERMINE IF THE CRACKED MAGNET WAS INITIATING A MAGNET MODE STIMULATION. THE CAUSE OF THE CRACKED MAGNET IS UNKNOWN.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

DEVICE FAILURE SUSPECTED, BUT DID NOT CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE TO DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.