Product event summary: the device was not returned for analysis, however, performance data collected from the device was received and analyzed.Analysis of the device memory was performed and no anomalies were found.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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It was reported that immediately post implant of an implantable pulse generator (ipg) the patient experienced exit block with ventricular intrinsic rhythm of about 30 beats per minute.The ipg had a pacing problem, pacing spikes were seen, but no capture was noted.Implant detection was in progress and the device switched to bipolar pacing and high impedance with a small drain.Implant detect was switched off and the device was reprogrammed back to unipolar.Capture was reestablished.It was noted the lead used was unipolar.The ipg remains in use.No further patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.
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