It was reported that the health care professional (hcp) called to report that this cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator (crt-d) recorded a high out of range impendence on the left ventricular (lv) lead.The patient was brought into the clinic for an in person visit and lead measurements were taken came back normal and within range.However, another high out of range impendence alert was recorded after the visit.The hcp called technical services (ts) to review the stored data.Ts reviewed the presented electrogram (egm) and lv loss of capture (loc) was noted.Ts recommended for further lead testing be performed.The device remains in service.No adverse patient effects were reported.This device was not returned for analysis.The allegation(s) in this complaint have not been confirmed as there was not enough information provided in the complaint and the product has not been returned for analysis.Subsequent additional information was received reported that chest xray was performed and had indicated a possible lead fracture which may have caused the lv lead observations of high pacing threshold, high out of range impedance measurements and loss of capture (loc).The physician performed a lead revision procedure, where the lv lead was surgically abandoned and the crtd device was electively explanted due to therapy upgrade.The crtd and lv lead were successfully replaced with a new device and lead.No additional adverse patient effects were reported.
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