Patient with icd and pacer device underwent mri, the device was a newer one known as abbott gallant icd and crt-d this abbott gallant icd and crt-d.This abbott gallant icd and crt-d device has a 3-step process to provide for mri safety.Cardiology nurse articulated all steps in process and competency was verified.There was a miss step in last step of the mri safety process (save, printout, confirm).The miss step was not detected at time by any warnings.Subsequently at initiation of mri the icd shut off.Manufacturer was notified, representative arrived at hospital the device was interrogated by manufacturer.Manufacturer could not confirm hardware damage.Manufacturer recommends replacement of icd.Patient scheduled for new device.The manufacturer could confirm pacing feature.Device currently in doo mode, no icd capacity.Pt will await for replacement of device at a later time.Fda safety report id# (b)(4).
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