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An infection was observed following the implantation of this biotronik device.The sterilization process was investigated.The validated process assures that all sterilization parameters, such as gas concentration, temperature, humidity, etc., are within its specified ranges for each distributed device.Additionally an analysis of validated microbiological indicators is performed after every sterilization procedure as evidence of successful completion of the sterilization process.Review of the biotronik complaint database did not reveal any changes regarding the trend for this type of incident.In conclusion, the infection was not device related.
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The patient was hospitalized after device implantation and on (b)(6) 2022, the ce at the facility informed the physician that there was a suspicion of infection and that treatment might be required.The patient had no fever or wound pain, but the implanted pacemaker body and part of the lead were exposed from the skin.?should additional information be received, this file will be updated.
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