It was reported that three days following the implant procedure of this device, the patient presented back to the hospital feeling unwell.Device data review revealed loss of capture and asystole greater than 2 seconds from the right ventricular (rv) lead.Diagnostic imaging was performed which showed the rv lead had dislodged and perforated the ventricle.Because the healthcare facility did not have appropriate electrophysiology equipment, the physician elected to disable this device and implant a temporary device pending transfer to another facility.It is unknown at this time if the rv lead is a boston scientific product.At this time, the device remains implanted but out of service.The patient was stable with no additional adverse consequences.
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