| Model Number |
419388 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Device Overstimulation of Tissue (1991)
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| Date of Event |
01/01/2008
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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 left ventricular (lv) lead was programmed off due to diaphragmatic stimulation that could not be programmed around.Approximately 13 year later, the lv lead was capped and unusable.The lead was ultimately explanted approximately 4 years later.No further patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
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