Signal Artifact/Noise (1036); Impedance Problem (2950)
Health Effect - Clinical Code
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event
09/06/2022
Type of Reportable Event
Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Neuropace is pending return of the explanted lead.
Event or Problem Description
On (b)(6) 2022, a neuropace depth lead was observed to have insufficient charge on all electrode contacts(4), signal artifact, and abnormal impedances, indicative of a lead break.This was confirmed by neuropace after review of the intracranial eeg recordings from that lead.Neuropace confirmed that the data was indicative of a lead break.The lead was explanted and replaced on (b)(6) 2022, and functioned normally.The patient is reported as doing well.