It was reported that 1 weeks post generator change out the patient presented to the clinic with redness around the implant site.Over the next few weeks the site became red/pink, itchy, swollen, and painful.The physician suspected cellulitis and notes dictate blood cultures were negative.The cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator (crt-d) system was explanted due to infection and a temporary pacemaker and right ventricular (rv) lead were implanted.Antibiotics were administered.A new crt-d, right ventricular (rv) lead, and left ventricular (lv) lead were implanted 2 weeks later.No further patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.
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