Model Number 439888 |
Device Problems
Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Muscle Stimulation (1412); Pleural Effusion (2010)
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Event Date 03/26/2016 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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It was reported that the left ventricular (lv) lead dislodged with forward migration.During the repositioning procedure, it was noted that there was a pleural effusion that was related to the procedure.As a result, the patient underwent a left and right sided thoracentesis.The lv lead was repositioned and remains in use.The patient is a participant in (b)(6).No further patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Event Description
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It was also reported that initially the patient had gone to the emergency room with complaint of a palpitation sensation with hiccups; feeling like their abdomen was jumping.The sensation was determined to be diaphragmatic stimulation from the left ventricular lead due to the dislodgement.The lead was programmed off at that time and subsequently repositioned.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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