It was reported that during a lead revision procedure on (b)(6), 2023 (related manufacturer reference number: 1627487-2024-00102) the lead could not be completely removed.Hence, a portion of the lead remains implanted.There is no intervention planned to remove the lead at this time.
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It was reported to abbott, a patient underwent a lead revision to address high impedance.During the revision a lead fragment was left implanted.The results of the investigation are inconclusive as the device was not returned for evaluation.Based on the information received, a single definitive root cause for the issue encountered was unable to be conclusively determined.A dhr review showed that part # (b)(6) (50cm slimtip implant lead kit, eu, abt serial # (b)(6) ,batch 8138076 and model mn20450-50a had been manufactured, tested, packaged, and sterilized according to the current manufacturing specifications and passed all manufacturing test, visual inspection, and sterilization requirements.
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