This was an initial implant of a pacemaker: the scrub tech opened and prepared the equipment per manufacturer's instructions while in the room with the physician.After the preparation time, the device pouch was handed to the implanting physician.At this time the physician attempted to open the device for use.The sutures that are attached to the device in packaging began to dissolve/fall away from the pouch opening.Subsequently, the pouch separated on itself and was not deemed usable.Fda safety report id# (b)(4).
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