It was reported that the patient came into the hospital for pain and burring at the implantable cardioverter defibrillator (icd) site saying it was painful when they moved their arm.Several months alter the patient called in saying that there the device was pinching them, and it feels as if the device might come through their skin.The next day when the patient went into the hospital to have their device checked there was neuropathic pain over top of the device and a severe sharp stabbing pain beneath the device.It was noted that the device was somewhat raised and not flush with the pectorals plane as well as having scabbing over the device site.A pocket revision occurred, and an antibacterial absorbable envelope was implanted.Five weeks after the procedure the patient called in saying there was a ¿red spot with a crusty center on the device site¿ an infection was suspected, and antibiotics were administered.Subsequently the swelling and redness improved.The device remains in use and the antibacterial absorbable envelope remains in the patient.The patient is a participant in a clinical study.No further patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.
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