Model Number 6947M62 |
Device Problems
Break (1069); Device Contamination with Body Fluid (2317); Material Integrity Problem (2978); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 02/16/2016 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The information submitted reflects all relevant data received.If additional relevant information is received, a supplemental report will be submitted.(b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported that the patient's right ventricular (rv) lead had high and unstable thresholds and impedance.Additionally, the lead had a possible fracture and a possible connection issue.The lead was capped and replaced.The device remains in use.During the replacement of the lead, the new lead was difficult to place in the patient due to their anatomy.Blood appeared inside the insulation of the lead body and there was a possible insulation break.The lead was not used and replaced.No patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product event summary: the full lead was returned and analyzed.Analysis indicated that the outer insulation of the lead was extrinsically breached due to a cut.The overlay tubing of the lead was extrinsically breached due to a cut.The outer insulation of the lead was observed to have blood ingression.The overlay tubing of the lead was observed to have blood ingression.Visual summary analysis of the lead indicated damage at implant.
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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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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