| Model Number |
PM3120 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Failure to Disconnect (2541)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
08/25/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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Related manufacturer report number: 2017865-2024-22646.It was reported, during an elective device replacement procedure, the right ventricular (rv) lead was unable to be removed from the device header.The procedure was stopped due to the inability to disconnect the lead and device.An additional procedure was performed and the device and rv lead were explanted and replaced to resolve the event.The patient was stable.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported event of unable to loosen the ventricular setscrew was confirmed.Analysis revealed epoxy was found in the ventricular connector block threads, which resulted in the reported stuck setscrew event.The observed epoxy was caused by a manufacturing anomaly.
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