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Device Problem
Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191)
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Patient Problem
Perforation of Vessels (2135)
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Event Date 01/07/2016 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Lot # requested but not provided.(b)(4).The event is currently under investigation.
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Event Description
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During extraction of a rv lead by using evolution rl 9f, the tip was very stuck in septum, after drilling tip from septum doctor succeeded to remove lead but caused also a tear through the pericardium rv apex.A thoracotomy was conducted to suture the whole to prevent continuous bleeding.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Investigation/evaluation: during the course of the investigation, a review of the complaint history of the product was conducted.The device was not returned.There were no images of the device or details of the procedure provided.There is no indication of device failure, nonconformity, or misuse.Based on the limited amount information provided, the root cause of this complaint cannot be determined.However, this is a known failure mode of the device and inherent risk of the lead extraction procedure that is documented in the device instructions for use.We will continue to monitor for similar complaints.Per the quality engineering risk assessment (qera) no further action is required.
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Event Description
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During extraction of a rv lead by using evolution rl 9f, the tip was very stuck in septum, after drilling tip from septum doctor succeeded to remove lead but caused also a tear through the pericardium rv apex.A thoracotomy was conducted to suture the whole to prevent continuous bleeding.After a stay in icu the patient recovered very well.
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