Model Number 6935M55 |
Device Problems
Failure to Capture (1081); Capturing Problem (2891); High Capture Threshold (3266)
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Patient Problem
Presyncope (4410)
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Event Date 01/03/2024 |
Event Type
Injury
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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 reported that shortly after implant an increase to high right ventricular (rv) lead thresholds was noted and the patient had presented for intermittent episodes of near syncope with no capture noted on the rv lead.A chest x-ray confirmed normal lead positioning and the physician suspected that scar tissue developed around the lead tip.The rv lead was explanted and replaced. no further patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product event summary: the full lead was returned and analyzed.No anomalies were found.The distal low voltage electrode of the lead was covered in blood.Visual analysis of the lead indicated apparent explant damage.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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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