Rare occurrence of the inability to interrogate Percept™ PC Implantable Neurostimulator (INS) Model B35200

A Dear Healthcare Professional Letter has been issued by Medtronic International Limited to inform that in rare instances (0.044%) the Percept™ PC Implantable Neurostimulator (INS) Model B35200 cannot communicate with the clinician programmer and/or the patient programmer system (HH90 Handset and TM91 Communicator). In these instances, the INS will continue to provide therapy to the patient within programmed parameters. If there is no communication with the INS during implant procedure or post procedure, this may delay the surgical procedure or cause the patient to experience inadequate therapy respectively. Healthcare professionals are advised to contact Medtronic field representative if the INS cannot communicate with the clinician programmer and/or patient programmer system. Please refer to the letter for details.

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Dear Healthcare Professional Letters

8 Mar 2023

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Step 1: Scroll down to the bottom navigation panel of the HPP web page. Under the Healthcare Professionals section, expand the dropdown option for ‘Healthcare Professional Portal’ and select your profession. You will be redirected to the specific HPP web page to log in.

Step 2: Click on the Restricted Content icon on the left panel of the web page and log in via SingPass.

Step 3: Click on the MOH Alert icon under the ‘Applications’ section.

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