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A barostim system was implanted on (b)(6) 2023 and an ipg replacement occurred on (b)(6) 2026.It was noted that the incision looked good at discharge and the patient confirmed during a 24-hour check call that everything looked okay.On (b)(6) 2026, during the patient's one week follow up, the pocket looked infected, and the patient was advised to go to the emergency room.The incision was red, draining, and part of the incision had been dehisced.Cultures were taken and the result was positive for staphylococcus epidermidis.The patient was administered oral antibiotics.A revision was done, and the pocket was debrided, cultures were taken and it was closed.The root cause of the infection was not disclosed by the physician.As of (b)(6) 2026, the patient continued to report symptoms of infection.On (b)(6) 2026, the device was explanted.
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Analysis of the reported device is in progress.A supplemental report will be submitted when the device analysis is completed.The device history and sterilization record for this device serial number has been reviewed.No issues or discrepancies were noted during this review that would have contributed to the reported event.Bioburden, pyrogen, lal, and cleanroom cae testing results were below control limits for the quarter the ipg was manufactured.The device met material, assembly, and quality control requirements.Cvrx id# (b)(4).
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