Model Number PVC216 |
Device Problem
Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913)
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Patient Problems
Arrhythmia (1721); Heart Failure (2206)
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Event Date 08/29/2013 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device remains implanted and will not be returned for analysis.Without the return of the product, no definitive conclusion can be made regarding the clinical observation.The device serial number was not reported.Without the serial number, the device manufacturing date and expiration date may not be obtained.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Event Description
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Medtronic received information that on the day of implant of this pulmonic bioprosthetic valved conduit, the patient developed heart failure and an arrhythmia immediately after the procedure.The patient was treated with an extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ecmo) and medication.Subsequently, the patient was implanted with a permanent pacemaker due to sick sinus syndrome six weeks after the valve implant.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information received indicated that the device did not cause or contribute to the need for the permanent pacemaker implant.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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