The icd was not returned for analysis.The analysis is therefore based on the inspection of the quality documents associated with the manufacture of this particular device as well as on the returned device data.The manufacturing process for this device was re-investigated.All production steps had been performed accordingly.There was no sign of any inconsistency during the manufacturing process which might be related to the clinical observation.The returned device data have been analyzed.The follow up data clearly documents that the anti-tachycardia therapy was manually disabled on (b)(6) 2017 upon interrogation of the icd.The programming device promoted the following message at 9:39 am, which was confirmed with: yes.Until then the icd was active.In conclusion, the device was not returned for analysis.The review of the quality documents confirmed a regular device manufacturing.The analysis of the returned device data revealed no indication of a device malfunction.
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