Model Number 4542 |
Device Problems
Failure to Capture (1081); High impedance (1291); Pacing Problem (1439); Material Integrity Problem (2978)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 03/18/2019 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device has not been received for analysis.Upon receipt and completion of the failure analysis of the complaint device, if there is any further relevant information from that review, a supplemental report will be filed.
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Event Description
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Boston scientific received information that this left ventricular (lv) lead was explanted due to pacing not delivered when required, high pacing impedance that was greater than 2000 ohms, loss of capture and lead conductor fracture.No additional adverse patient effects were reported.
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Event Description
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Boston scientific received information that this left ventricular (lv) lead was explanted due to pacing not delivered when required, high pacing impedance that was greater than 2000 ohms, loss of capture and lead conductor fracture.No additional adverse patient effects were reported.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Upon receipt at our post market quality assurance laboratory, an evaluation of this lead was performed.Complete lead returned severed into two segments.The failure-to-capture, high impedance, pacing not delivered and conductor damage allegations were confirmed.X-ray inspection showed both anode and cathode conductors were fractured at the distal end of the suture sleeve tie-down.Setscrew mark noted in correct location.
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