Related manufacturer reference number: 2017865-2022-46372.It was reported that a patient presented in-clinic for an unrelated elective replacement procedure.During the procedure, the new left ventricular (lv) lead being placed was unable to be advanced and insulation damage was alleged on the lv lead by the physician.A new lv lead was used to complete the procedure, but this new lv lead was found to be difficult to advance as well.Following the procedure completion, the new lv lead was found to have dislodged, resulting in extra cardiac stimulation and high capture thresholds.Surgical intervention was scheduled but was not yet completed.The patient was stable throughout.
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