| Model Number |
7122Q/58 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Fever (1858); 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 with sepsis, fever and redness and swelling at the device implant site due to infection.It was also noted that the patient's left ventricular (lv) lead had vegetation due to the infection which was noted via echocardiography.The physician stated that the infection was not related to abbotts' devices.The patient's implantable cardioverter defibrillator, the lv lead, the right atrial lead and the right ventricular lead were explanted due to the infection.A new system was implanted.The patient was stable throughout.
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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 results of the investigation are inconclusive since the lead was not returned for analysis.
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