The reported field event of lead connection issue was verified in lab.However, the issue was consistent with having occurred during the procedure.The svc (df1) set screw was missing when the device was received.The device manufacturing history record was reviewed and showed no anomaly prior to its distribution.It is believed that the svc set screw fell out during the procedure.Septum material was observed inside the rv set screw hex cavity.This did not allow the set screw to be tightened and secured properly in the field.The device was tested on the bench using test set screw and leads; the test leads were fully inserted and secured properly.Interrogation of the device revealed the device was above elective replacement indicator (eri) upon receipt.Telemetry, impedance, sensing, pacing and high voltage (hv) output functions of the device were tested and found to be normal.
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