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1000-D |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Wound Dehiscence (1154); Post Operative Wound Infection (2446)
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| Date of Event |
10/21/2024
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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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It was reported that the patient has been referred for explant due to an infection and wound dehiscence.Additional information was received confirming that the patient's generator was explanted due to the infection and wound dehiscence.Device history records were reviewed for the generator.The device passed all functional specifications and quality tests and were sterilized prior to distribution.Device evaluation is not necessary because the reported event has been determined to be related to the implant procedure.No other relevant information has been received to date.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3.Device evaluated by mfr? code 81 - device evaluation is not necessary because the reported event has been determined as not related to the functionality or delivery of therapy of the device.Livanova usa, inc.Submits this report to comply with 21 c.F.R.Part 803, the medical device reporting regulation, based on information that livanova has obtained, but may not have been able to investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.This report does not constitute an admission, or a conclusion by fda or anyone else, that the device, livanova, or livanova's employees caused or contributed to the event described in the report.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any "defects¿ or "malfunctions¿.These words are incorporated into the fda 3500a medwatch form by the fda, and livanova objects to their use.
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Event or Problem Description
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Additional information was received from the physician.Per the physician, the wound dehiscence and infection were first seen on (b)(6) 2024.It was determined that no infection was actually present.The wound dehiscence was seen over the generator site, and the cause was not determined, but it was noted that the patient is being scheduled for a follow-up with plastic surgery for further evaluation.The physician also confirmed only the generator was explanted.No other relevant information has been received to date.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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B3 date of event, corrected data: initial report inadvertently listed incorrect event date.B5 describe event or problem, corrected data: additional information received from the physician was inadvertently omitted from initial report.F10 health effect - clinical code, corrected data: initial report incorrectly utilized code e2115.H6 type of investigation, corrected data: initial report incorrectly utilized code b11.H6 investigation conclusions, corrected data: initial report incorrectly utilized codes d1002 and d12.
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