It was reported that the right ventricular (rv) lead exhibited high thresholds.In addition, it was noted that the patient received an inappropriate shock.The rv lead was capped.A new rv lead was attempted to be placed, however the helix of the lead would not extend after repositioning due to diminished sensing and required over 20 turns to deploy.The new rv lead was removed and replaced to complete the operation. no patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.
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Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
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