INTERSTIM

STIMULATOR, ELECTRICAL, IMPLANTABLE, FOR INCONTINENCE

This device is manufactured by MEDTRONIC PUERTO RICO OPERATIONS CO.

The following problems were reported about this device:

Year Description Events/year Type
2024 Urinary Retention 2 Patient
2024 Urinary Frequency 2 Patient
2024 Unspecified Infection 1 Patient
2024 Undesired Nerve Stimulation 2 Patient
2024 Peripheral Nervous Injury 1 Patient
2024 Paresthesia 1 Patient
2024 Pain 11 Patient
2024 Numbness 2 Patient
2024 Nerve Damage 1 Patient
2024 Nausea 1 Patient
2024 Muscular Rigidity 2 Patient
2024 Insufficient Information 16 Patient
2024 Incontinence 5 Patient
2024 Headache 1 Patient
2024 Electric Shock 10 Patient
2024 Dysuria 1 Patient
2024 Dizziness 1 Patient
2024 Discomfort 4 Patient
2024 Device Overstimulation of Tissue 1 Patient
2024 Cramp(s) /Muscle Spasm(s) 2 Patient
2024 Constipation 1 Patient
2024 Burning Sensation 2 Patient
2024 Burn(s) 1 Patient
2024 Ambulation Difficulties 1 Patient
2024 Unstable 2 Device
2024 Unintended Collision 4 Device
2024 Therapy Delivered to Incorrect Body Area 1 Device
2024 Therapeutic or Diagnostic Output Failure 4 Device
2024 Positioning Problem 1 Device
2024 Patient Device Interaction Problem 2 Device
2024 Overheating of Device 4 Device
2024 Migration or Expulsion of Device 8 Device
2024 Malposition of Device 1 Device
2024 Intermittent Continuity 1 Device
2024 Insufficient Information 8 Device
2024 Inappropriate/Inadequate Shock/Stimulation 8 Device
2024 Impedance Problem 1 Device
2024 High impedance 4 Device
2024 Failure to Interrogate 3 Device
2024 Failure to Deliver Energy 9 Device
2024 Energy Output Problem 7 Device
2024 Electromagnetic Interference 4 Device
2024 Electromagnetic Compatibility Problem 6 Device
2024 Display or Visual Feedback Problem 1 Device
2024 Delayed Charge Time 3 Device
2024 Data Problem 1 Device
2024 Communication or Transmission Problem 8 Device
2024 Charging Problem 8 Device
2024 Break 2 Device
2024 Battery Problem 18 Device
2024 Application Program Problem 1 Device
2024 Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem 6 Device
2023 Weight Changes 1 Patient
2023 Urinary Retention 2 Patient
2023 Urinary Incontinence 3 Patient
2023 Urinary Frequency 5 Patient
2023 Unspecified Infection 3 Patient
2023 Undesired Nerve Stimulation 4 Patient
2023 Sleep Dysfunction 1 Patient
2023 Skin Inflammation/ Irritation 1 Patient
2023 Scar Tissue 2 Patient
2023 Paresthesia 1 Patient
2023 Pain 7 Patient
2023 Micturition Urgency 1 Patient
2023 Itching Sensation 2 Patient
2023 Insufficient Information 27 Patient
2023 Inflammation 2 Patient
2023 Incontinence 8 Patient
2023 Hypersensitivity/Allergic reaction 1 Patient
2023 Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding 1 Patient
2023 Erythema 1 Patient
2023 Electric Shock 11 Patient
2023 Dysuria 1 Patient
2023 Discomfort 6 Patient
2023 Diarrhea 1 Patient
2023 Device Overstimulation of Tissue 3 Patient
2023 Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque 1 Patient
2023 Cramp(s) /Muscle Spasm(s) 2 Patient
2023 Burning Sensation 3 Patient
2023 Ambulation Difficulties 1 Patient
2023 Abdominal Distention 1 Patient
2023 Vibration 1 Device
2023 Unstable 2 Device
2023 Unintended Collision 3 Device
2023 Therapy Delivered to Incorrect Body Area 3 Device
2023 Therapeutic or Diagnostic Output Failure 1 Device
2023 Positioning Problem 1 Device
2023 Patient Device Interaction Problem 2 Device
2023 Overheating of Device 2 Device
2023 Noise, Audible 1 Device
2023 Migration or Expulsion of Device 13 Device
2023 Material Deformation 1 Device
2023 Malposition of Device 3 Device
2023 Intermittent Continuity 4 Device
2023 Insufficient Information 17 Device
2023 Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings 1 Device
2023 Inappropriate/Inadequate Shock/Stimulation 11 Device
2023 High impedance 4 Device
2023 Failure to Interrogate 4 Device
2023 Failure to Deliver Energy 18 Device
2023 Energy Output Problem 7 Device
2023 Electromagnetic Interference 1 Device
2023 Electromagnetic Compatibility Problem 6 Device
2023 Display or Visual Feedback Problem 1 Device
2023 Delayed Charge Time 6 Device
2023 Data Problem 1 Device
2023 Communication or Transmission Problem 8 Device
2023 Charging Problem 7 Device
2023 Break 4 Device
2023 Battery Problem 21 Device
2023 Appropriate Term/Code Not Available 1 Device
2023 Application Program Problem 1 Device
2023 Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem 7 Device
2022 Urinary Retention 1 Patient
2022 Urinary Frequency 3 Patient
2022 Unspecified Infection 1 Patient
2022 Undesired Nerve Stimulation 2 Patient
2022 Scar Tissue 1 Patient
2022 Pain 5 Patient
2022 Nerve Damage 1 Patient
2022 Insufficient Information 4 Patient
2022 Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding 1 Patient
2022 Fluid Discharge 1 Patient
2022 Fecal Incontinence 1 Patient
2022 Electric Shock 3 Patient
2022 Discomfort 1 Patient
2022 Device Overstimulation of Tissue 1 Patient
2022 Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque 2 Patient
2022 Constipation 1 Patient
2022 Burning Sensation 1 Patient
2022 Use of Device Problem 1 Device
2022 Unstable 3 Device
2022 Unintended Collision 5 Device
2022 Therapy Delivered to Incorrect Body Area 7 Device
2022 Positioning Problem 4 Device
2022 Pocket Stimulation 2 Device
2022 Patient Device Interaction Problem 2 Device
2022 Overheating of Device 6 Device
2022 No Device Output 2 Device
2022 Migration or Expulsion of Device 13 Device
2022 Malposition of Device 4 Device
2022 Intermittent Continuity 1 Device
2022 Insufficient Information 22 Device
2022 Inappropriate/Inadequate Shock/Stimulation 15 Device
2022 High impedance 2 Device
2022 Failure to Interrogate 14 Device
2022 Failure to Deliver Energy 18 Device
2022 Energy Output Problem 8 Device
2022 Electromagnetic Interference 2 Device
2022 Electromagnetic Compatibility Problem 5 Device
2022 Difficult to Remove 2 Device
2022 Delayed Charge Time 4 Device
2022 Data Problem 3 Device
2022 Communication or Transmission Problem 24 Device
2022 Charging Problem 22 Device
2022 Break 4 Device
2022 Battery Problem 14 Device
2022 Application Program Problem 1 Device
2022 Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem 10 Device
2021 Urinary Retention 1 Patient
2021 Undesired Nerve Stimulation 1 Patient
2021 Pain 3 Patient
2021 Nausea 1 Patient
2021 Insufficient Information 3 Patient
2021 Headache 1 Patient
2021 Fatigue 1 Patient
2021 Electric Shock 4 Patient
2021 Discomfort 2 Patient
2021 Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque 1 Patient
2021 Cramp(s) /Muscle Spasm(s) 1 Patient
2021 Burning Sensation 1 Patient
2021 Ambulation Difficulties 1 Patient
2021 Vibration 1 Device
2021 Use of Device Problem 1 Device
2021 Unstable 2 Device
2021 Therapy Delivered to Incorrect Body Area 2 Device
2021 Positioning Problem 1 Device
2021 Patient Device Interaction Problem 1 Device
2021 Overheating of Device 1 Device
2021 No Device Output 1 Device
2021 Migration or Expulsion of Device 6 Device
2021 Malposition of Device 4 Device
2021 Intermittent Continuity 1 Device
2021 Insufficient Information 7 Device
2021 Inappropriate/Inadequate Shock/Stimulation 7 Device
2021 Failure to Deliver Energy 1 Device
2021 Energy Output Problem 1 Device
2021 Electromagnetic Interference 1 Device
2021 Electromagnetic Compatibility Problem 2 Device
2021 Display or Visual Feedback Problem 1 Device
2021 Delayed Charge Time 5 Device
2021 Communication or Transmission Problem 8 Device
2021 Charging Problem 9 Device
2021 Break 1 Device
2021 Battery Problem 4 Device
2021 Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem 3 Device
2020 Unspecified Infection 1 Patient
2020 Undesired Nerve Stimulation 1 Patient
2020 Paralysis 1 Patient
2020 Pain 2 Patient
2020 Insufficient Information 2 Patient
2020 Electric Shock 1 Patient
2020 Discomfort 1 Patient
2020 Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque 1 Patient
2020 Constipation 1 Patient
2020 Use of Device Problem 1 Device
2020 Unstable 2 Device
2020 Unintended Collision 1 Device
2020 Therapy Delivered to Incorrect Body Area 1 Device
2020 Positioning Problem 1 Device
2020 Migration or Expulsion of Device 1 Device
2020 Insufficient Information 2 Device
2020 Inappropriate/Inadequate Shock/Stimulation 1 Device
2020 Energy Output Problem 1 Device
2020 Difficult to Remove 1 Device
2020 Delayed Charge Time 2 Device
2020 Communication or Transmission Problem 1 Device
2020 Charging Problem 2 Device
2020 Break 3 Device
2019 Peeled/Delaminated 1 Device
2019 Malposition of Device 1 Device
2019 Energy Output Problem 1 Device
2019 Break 2 Device
2018 Unintended Collision 1 Device
2018 Premature Discharge of Battery 1 Device
2018 Low Battery 1 Device
2018 Insufficient Information 1 Device
2018 Inappropriate/Inadequate Shock/Stimulation 1 Device
2018 High impedance 1 Device
2018 Failure to Interrogate 1 Device
2018 Failure to Deliver Energy 2 Device
2018 Device Operates Differently Than Expected 2 Device
2018 Device Fell 1 Device
2018 Device Displays Incorrect Message 2 Device
2018 Data Problem 1 Device
2018 Communication or Transmission Problem 1 Device
2018 Battery Problem 1 Device
2018 Appropriate Term/Code Not Available 1 Device
2018 Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem 3 Device
2017 Shelf Life Exceeded 1 Device
2017 Premature Discharge of Battery 1 Device
2017 Migration or Expulsion of Device 1 Device
2017 Malposition of Device 1 Device
2017 Inappropriate/Inadequate Shock/Stimulation 1 Device
2017 Impedance Problem 3 Device
2017 Failure to Interrogate 2 Device
2017 Failure to Deliver Energy 2 Device
2017 Electromagnetic Interference 1 Device
2017 Device Operates Differently Than Expected 5 Device
2017 Device Displays Incorrect Message 1 Device
2017 Communication or Transmission Problem 2 Device
2017 Break 2 Device
2017 Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem 4 Device
2016 Insufficient Information 1 Patient
2016 Unintended Collision 1 Device
2016 Unexpected Therapeutic Results 1 Device
2016 Pocket Stimulation 1 Device
2016 Intermittent Continuity 1 Device
2016 Inappropriate/Inadequate Shock/Stimulation 4 Device
2016 High impedance 2 Device
2016 Failure to Interrogate 1 Device
2016 Failure to Deliver Energy 2 Device
2016 Electromagnetic Compatibility Problem 1 Device
2016 Device Or Device Fragments Location Unknown 1 Device
2016 Device Operates Differently Than Expected 4 Device
2016 Device Displays Incorrect Message 1 Device
2016 Communication or Transmission Problem 1 Device
2016 Break 1 Device
2015 Unintended Collision 1 Device
2015 No Device Output 1 Device
2015 Migration or Expulsion of Device 1 Device
2015 Malposition of Device 1 Device
2015 Intermittent Continuity 1 Device
2015 Inappropriate/Inadequate Shock/Stimulation 2 Device
2015 Failure to Interrogate 1 Device
2015 Failure to Deliver Energy 3 Device
2015 Device Operates Differently Than Expected 3 Device
2015 Communication or Transmission Problem 1 Device
2015 Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem 1 Device
2014 Therapy Delivered to Incorrect Body Area 1 Device
2014 Shelf Life Exceeded 1 Device
2014 Low Battery 1 Device
2014 High impedance 1 Device
2014 Failure to Interrogate 1 Device
2014 Failure to Deliver Energy 3 Device
2014 Device Operates Differently Than Expected 1 Device
2014 Communication or Transmission Problem 1 Device
2014 Break 1 Device
2014 Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem 2 Device