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1103 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Bacterial Infection (1735); Necrosis (1971); Wound Odor (4866)
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| Date of Event |
08/01/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation of this event is pending and a supplemental report will be sent upon its completion.Continuation of d10: 694765 lead implant date: (b)(6) 2010.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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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the ventricular assist device (vad) patient was brought to the hospital with necrotizing fasciitis of the right leg.The patient¿s white blood cell (wbc) count was 40, and the foot was necrotic with a severe odor.The patient underwent an above-the-knee amputation, as the initial wound originated from the heel and the infection had spread up the leg.The vad remains in use.No further patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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A supplemental report is being submitted for completion of the investigation.Product event summary: (b)(6) was not returned for evaluation.This complaint is associated with a clinical adverse event.A review of the manufacturing documentation was not performed as the reported event is not related to a manufacturing or servicing issue.Based on the available information, the device may have caused or contributed to the reported event.Per the instructions for use, infection is a known potential complication associated with the implantation of a vad.Based on review of past adverse events, it was noted that the patient had a history of infection.Possible clinical factors that may have contributed to this event include the patient¿s pre-existing history and related comorbidities, the progression of their underlying disease, and the patient's complex post-operative course.There are possible patient, pharmacological and procedural factors that may have contributed to this event.Investigation of this event is completed and the file will be closed.If new information is received, the file will be re-opened and a supplemental will be submitted.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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