Model Number 6935M62 |
Device Problems
Signal Artifact/Noise (1036); Failure to Capture (1081)
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Patient Problems
Dyspnea (1816); Muscle Weakness (1967); Pneumonia (2011); Pulmonary Edema (2020); Renal Failure (2041); Tachycardia (2095); Dizziness (2194); Presyncope (4410)
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Event Date 02/20/2024 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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It was reported that the patient presented to the emergency department with pulmonary edema and tachycardia.It was noted that the right ventricular (rv) lead had a potential for non-capture.The lead remains in use.No further patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
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Event Description
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It was further reported that the patient was hospitalized at the time of the event.It was noted that the rv lead was programmed subthreshold to avoid pacing, per the implanting provider.It was noted that the patient presented to the office previously with dizziness and lightheadedness and was placed on a diuretic.The patient later complained of weakness and near syncope, lab results suggested acute renal failure.She was discharged and later returned to the emergency department due to shortness of breath.An echocardiogram revealed diffuse b-lines throughout the right lung consistent with congestive heart failure exacerbation.The patient was intubated and treated for pneumonia and later underwent cardioversion.It was noted that there was noise on the rv lead that was not picked up by the device.The patient was discharged from the hospital for later follow-up.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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