| Model Number |
1456Q/75 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Unspecified Infection (1930); Pocket Erosion (2013)
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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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A device history record (dhr) review was performed and all required manufacturing processes and inspections steps were confirmed to be completed per the requirements.The device met specifications prior to leaving abbott manufacturing facilities.Review of the sterilization records confirmed normal sterilization cycles for the products.The cause of infection could not be determined.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient presented in the clinic with an infection at the implanted device pocket site and pocket erosion.The implantable cardioverter defibrillator (icd) along with the right ventricular lead, left ventricular lead, and atrial lead were observed to be visible through the opened device pocket incision site.The physician explanted the entire system to resolve the issue.The patient was in stable condition.
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