The icd and the lead under complaint were returned for analysis.The manufacturing process for the devices was reviewed, revealing that all production steps were performed accordingly.There was no sign of any inconsistency during the manufacturing process.Particularly the final acceptance test proved the devices functions to be as specified.Evity 8 hf-t qp: upon receipt, the pacemaker was visually inspected revealing no anomalies.The header of the device was analyzed.The set screws could be easily screwed in and out, there was no foreign material inside the header bores.All dimensions of the header bores were within the range requested by the standard specifications.Also the spring elements of the pacemaker did not show any deviations.The ability of the device to deliver therapies was verified.The anti-bradycardia pacing pulses proved to be normal and in amplitude and frequency as programmed.There was no indication of a device malfunction.In addition, the impedance measurement functions of the device were thoroughly tested.Different load resistances were subsequently attached to the pacemaker and the device measurements in bi- and unipolar configuration proved to be normal and as expected.There was no indication of a device malfunction.In conclusion, the device is fully functional.The analysis did not show any deviations from the technical specifications.The analysis did not reveal any sign of a material or manufacturing problem.Sentus promri otw qp l-85: the lead under complaint was found cut 6.5 cm distal to the is4 connector pin.The proximal and the distal fragment were both returned for analysis.During the visual inspection the ligature marks were detected 48 cm proximal to the lead tip.The conductor coil was found fractured 46 cm proximal to the lead tip which can be considered the root cause for the clinical observation.The characteristics of the damage indicate severe mechanical stress in the implanted state.In conclusion, the analysis of the lead did not reveal any sign of a material or manufacturing problem.
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