Device Problems
Failure to Capture (1081); Use of Device Problem (1670)
Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Event Date 08/14/2023
Event Type
malfunction
Event Description
During an implant procedure, the left ventricular (lv) lead was having difficulty being implanted with the provided connector sleeve.Furthermore, a high capture threshold resulting in a loss of capture was observed on the lv lead.The lv lead was explanted and replaced to resolve the event.The patient was stable.
Manufacturer Narrative
The reported events of failure capture and difficulty when securing the lead into the device connector were not confirmed.As received, a complete lead was returned in one piece for analysis without the connector sleeve for evaluation.Electrical testing did not find any indication of conductor fractures or internal shorts.The lead connector passed insertion testing into the test icd device and is-4 connector sleeve.Dimensional analysis of the connector boot was measured within the product specifications.Visual and x-ray inspections of the lead did not find any anomalies.A review of the device history record (dhr) confirmed that no issues were identified related to this reported event.