| Model Number |
D532 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Use of Device Problem (1670)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Chest Pain (1776); Implant Pain (4561)
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| Date of Event |
10/30/2025
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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 with this implantable cardioverter defibrillator (icd) went to the emergency room (er) for chest pain.The patient claimed the emergency medical technician (emt) said the electrocardiogram (ekg) showed he was having a heart attack, but the medical flight said the ekg didn't show that.The patient believed their chest pain was caused by gas but was told it could've been his device.The patient claimed they were not given results on latitude nxt.Technical services (ts) discussed that the clinician can access the latitude transmission and advised the patient to follow up.The patient also claimed they were feeling pain at the device site since implant that felt like a pinching sensation.The patient stated when they put their arms behind their back, the pain went away.The patient also claimed that the physician left behind gauze at implant, and the patient needed additional surgery to remove the gauze.Ts advised the patient to follow up with their physician for device and physician concerns.The patient stated they had a follow up with their primary clinician the day of the call.This icd remains in service.No adverse patient effects were reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This product investigation is still in progress.This report will be updated when product investigation is complete.
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