Important Safety Information

Enterra^® Therapy for Gastroparesis: Product technical manual must be reviewed prior to use for detailed disclosure.

Indications

The Medtronic Enterra Therapy System for gastric electrical stimulation (GES) is indicated for use in the treatment of chronic, intractable (drug refractory) nausea and vomiting secondary to gastroparesis of diabetic or idiopathic etiology.

Contraindications

The Enterra Therapy System is contraindicated in patients whom the physician determines are not candidates for surgical procedures and/or anesthesia due to physical or mental health conditions. Do not use shortwave diathermy, microwave diathermy or therapeutic ultrasound diathermy (all now referred to as diathermy) on patients implanted with a neurostimulation system. Energy from diathermy can be transferred through the implanted system and can cause tissue damage at the location of the implanted electrodes, resulting in severe injury or death. Diathermy is further prohibited because it can also damage the neurostimulation system components resulting in loss of therapy, requiring additional surgery for system explantation and replacement.

Warnings

This system has not been evaluated for pregnancy, pediatric use, or patients under the age of 18, or over the age of 70. Strong sources of electromagnetic interference (EMI) can result in serious injury, system damage, or operational changes to the system. Strong sources of EMI include MRI, electrocautery, radiofrequency (RF)/microwave ablation, external defibrillators, ultrasonic equipment, radiation therapy, and theft detectors. Patients on anticoagulation therapy may be at a greater risk for post-operative complications. The system may be affected by or adversely affect other implantable devices such as cardiac pacemakers and cardioverters/defibrillators. Rupture or piercing of the neurostimulator can result in severe burns. The use of non-Medtronic components with this system may result in damage to Medtronic components, loss of therapy, or patient injury. When possible, identify and treat any infections remote to the implant site prior to surgery. It is recommended that the neurostimulator implant site be irrigated with antibiotic solution during surgery and that IV antibiotics be administered perioperatively. Infections at the implant site almost always require the surgical removal of the implanted system. Avoid excess lead slack in the abdominal cavity. The lead can become entangled with or erode into the bowel, which may result in bowel obstruction, bowel perforation, intra-abdominal infection, bowel resection and may require system revision.

Precautions

Clinicians and patients should follow programming guidelines and precautions provided in product manuals. Patients should avoid manipulating or rubbing the neurostimulator system components, which can cause component damage, skin erosion, or stimulation at the implant site. Patients should be detoxified from narcotics prior to implant so that the effects of stimulation can be properly assessed. Patients should avoid activities that may put undue stress on the implanted neurostimulation system components. Patients should not scuba dive below 10 meters of water or enter hyperbaric chambers above 2.0 atmosphere absolute (ATA). Electromagnetic interference, postural changes, and other activities may cause shocking or jolting.

Adverse Events

Adverse events related to the system include infection, stomach wall perforation, migration/erosion of the neurostimulator, programming difficulty, undesirable change in stimulation, implant site pain, hemorrhage, hematoma, migration/dislodgement of the lead, extra-abdominal pain, seroma, concomitant muscle stimulation, allergenic or immune system response to implanted materials, loss of therapeutic effect, and gastrointestinal complications including upper and lower gastro-intestinal (GI) symptoms.

Humanitarian Device

Authorized by Federal law for use in the treatment of chronic intractable (drug refractory) nausea and vomiting secondary to gastroparesis of diabetic or idiopathic etiology. The effectiveness of this device for this use has not been demonstrated.

For further information, please call Medtronic at 1-800-328-0810.

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