| Model Number |
GWR419688 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Break (1069); Activation, Positioning or Separation Problem (2906)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
01/09/2026
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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 during implant, there was difficulty in attempting to remove the guidewire and it broke inside the left ventricular (lv) lead.It was noted that the procedure had been very long and the physician intended to replace the lv lead on another day.The patient decided that they didn¿t want to do this and the lv lead was implanted with the guidewire left inside the patient¿s body.No 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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