Model Number L331 |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Wound Dehiscence (1154); Erosion (1750); Edema (1820); Unspecified Infection (1930); Skin Irritation (2076); Swelling (2091); No Code Available (3191); Skin Inflammation/ Irritation (4545); Swelling/ Edema (4577)
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Event Date 10/12/2020 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).This product is not expected to be returned.If the product is returned, analysis would be performed and this report would be updated at that time.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the patient was admitted to hospital as this implantable pulse generator (pacemaker) was infected.Swelling, irritation and an edema were observed in the skin.The swelled skin eventually peeled off resulting in an erosion and exposing the device.Eventually, this device along with the leads were explanted, there is no information regarding when is a new system going to be implanted.It is not expected that this device returns for analysis.No additional adverse patient effects were reported.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Corrected field: -b5 (product problem): the text was corrected as a leadless pacemaker was implanted the following week of the explant procedure.This product is not expected to be returned.If the product is returned, analysis would be performed and this report would be updated at that time.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the patient was admitted to hospital as this implantable pulse generator (pacemaker) was infected.Swelling, irritation and an edema were observed in the skin.The swelled skin eventually peeled off resulting in an erosion and exposing the device.Eventually, this device along with the leads were explanted, a leadless pacemaker was implanted the following week of this explant procedure.It is not expected that this device returns for analysis.No additional adverse patient effects were reported.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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