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During implant procedure, following the deflection test the right ventricular (rv) leadless pacemaker (lp) was not able to be separated from the catheter.Troubleshooting methods were performed in situ to release the rv lp but were unsuccessful.The catheter and rv lp were removed from the patient and force was applied to the catheter and rv lp and the rv lp was successfully released.The catheter and rv lp were not used and replaced to continue the procedure.During the next attempt to implant the replacement rv lp the patient experienced a decrease in blood pressure.Ultrasound imaging was performed which confirmed peritoneal bleeding.The patient was administered catecholamines to address the bleeding but this was not successful.The patient died during the procedure.A dissection or rupture was alleged.A new lp and delivery catheter was selected for implant.During positioning the patient experienced a decreased in blood pressure.An ultrasound was performed, however, no anomalies were observed.Catecholamines were administrated but did not stabilize the patient.A second ultrasounds was performed and abdominal bleeding was observed.Due to the patient¿s do not resuscitate order, no additional intervention was performed and the patient passed away.The physician did not allege a malfunction on the products.The suspected the cause of the bleeding was due to a rupture of the femoral vein.
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