Developed mycobacterium abscessus (pericardial) and mycobacterium avium intracellulare (pericardial and abdominal abscess associated with drive line) infection 2.7 yrs following placement of a heartmate ii left ventricular assist device on (b)(6) 2012 as destination therapy for non-ischemic cardiomyopathy.Lvad placement performed with cardiopulmonary bypass using terumo hx2 heater cooler unit.Event is being reported per the request of pennsylvania department of public health.No evidence links the lvad surgery to the subsequent infection event.Had developed subcostal swelling below right rib cage in (b)(6) 2015 along the lvad drive line site.
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