| Model Number |
PM2172 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Unspecified Infection (1930)
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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 the patient presented to the hospital for a device follow-up with redness and swelling at the pocket site.Additionally, device interrogation revealed that the right atrial (ra) lead exhibited increased capture threshold resulting in loss of capture and decreased atrial sensing resulting in undersensing.During the lead revision procedure on (b)(6) 2026, chest x-ray confirmed that the ra lead had dislodged and there were also yellowish-white secretions within the device pocket.The pacemaker, ra lead and the right ventricular lead were explanted, and a new pacemaker system was implanted on the other side due to pocket infection.The physician stated that the infection was unrelated to the device and leads.The patient was in stable condition.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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A device history record (dhr) review was performed and review of the sterilization records confirmed normal sterilization cycles for the products.The device met specifications prior to leaving abbott manufacturing facilities.The cause of infection could not be determined.
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