On (b)(6) 2023 device was explanted on (b)(6) 2023.Upon receipt, the lead under complaint was received for analysis.The analysis showed 41 cm distal to the is4 connector pin that the conductor coil was found fractured, which is assumed to be the root cause of the clinical observations.Based on the characteristics, as well as the location of the fracture, it is reasonable to assume that the lead was subject to excessive mechanical forces as the result of clavicular-first rib entrapment.Furthermore, cuts into the insulation were found 33 cm distal to the is4 connector pin, which most likely resulted from the extraction procedure.Prior to the analysis of the device, the quality documents accompanying the manufacturing process for this device were re-investigated.All production steps were performed accordingly, and in particular the final acceptance test proved the device functions to be as specified.In conclusion, the analysis did not reveal any sign of a material or manufacturing problem.
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