Following an atrial flutter procedure, there was a cardiac tamponade that required pericardiocentesis.There were no complications noted during the procedure but post-procedure the patient became hypotensive in the recovery room.Once the pericardiocentesis was completed the patient was admitted.The physician does not believe that the tamponade was due to the stable point catheter, however, the cause of the tamponade was not able to be determined.Non-abbott (boston scientific) intellanav stable point open-irrigated catheter.This report reflects information received by fda in the form of a notification per 803.22 (b)(2).
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