| Model Number |
PM3242 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Loose or Intermittent Connection (1371); Difficult to Remove (1528)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
10/09/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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Related manufacturer reference number: (b)(4) it was reported that the patient presented to the hospital for a scheduled implant procedure.During procedure, the right ventricular (rv) lead was found difficult to be removed from the pacemaker header.The rv lead was removed using another hex wrench compatible to the pacemaker header setscrew while using silicon oil to disconnect the rv lead pin.The pacemaker was successfully explanted and replaced.The rv lead was connected to the new pacemaker and was found to function as intended.Patient was in stable condition.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported event great difficulty removing the v-lead from the header was confirmed.Analysis revealed this device has the original scalable brady pacemaker (sbp) header design, which is known to have lead insertion and removal difficulties.Actions have been taken to prevent reoccurrence.A header re-design has been implemented to correct this issue.No other anomalies were seen.
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