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Model Number 2100 |
Device Problem
Structural Problem (2506)
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Patient Problem
Patient Problem/Medical Problem (2688)
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Event Date 03/17/2017 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Surgeon discussed issue with patient and patient did not want device explanted, so surgeon agreed to attempt to place the device deeper under the skin and suture.Patient has been on antibiotics due to ongoing systemic infection.Patient will be monitored for signs of infection.On (b)(6) 2017, patient returned and showed signs of infection.Area was opened and showed large amount of pus that was cleaned and a system removal date has been scheduled for (b)(6) 2017.Device remains implanted at this time.
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Event Description
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On (b)(6) 2017, (b)(6), a nurse at (b)(6), contacted cvrx to state that a portion of the right lead for the system was exposed.Cvrx had a call with the surgeon and recommended system removal.Patient did not wish to have the system removed and on (b)(6) 2017, a surgical procedure was performed to place the lead deeper under the skin.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Surgeon discussed issue with patient and patient did not want device explanted, so surgeon agreed to attempt to place the device deeper under the skin and suture.Patient has been on antibiotics due to ongoing systemic infection.Patient will be monitored for signs of infection.On (b)(6) 2017, patient returned and showed signs of a possible infection.Area was opened and showed large amount of pus that was cleaned, a sample was sent to be cultured, and a system removal date was scheduled for (b)(6) 2017.A call was received from (b)(6) on (b)(6) 2017 that the patient had returned for a pre-operative check to assess the situation and whether the patient was healthy enough for the removal surgery.At this visit, the culture results were reviewed and showed negative for any signs of infection.In addition, the site looked much better with no signs of swelling, redness or drainage.The determination was made to leave the device implanted as the recovery seemed to be going well.The patient has continued to get good therapy from the system throughout this event.Device remains implanted at this time.
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Event Description
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On (b)(6) 2017, (b)(6), a nurse at (b)(6), contacted cvrx to state that a portion of the right lead for the system was exposed.Cvrx had a call with the surgeon and recommended system removal.Patient did not wish to have the system removed and on (b)(6) 2017, a surgical procedure was performed to place the lead deeper under the skin.
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