Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code
Perforation (2001)
Date of Event
09/02/2026
Type of Reportable Event
Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that patient with this right atrial (ra) lead had undergone thoracotomy due to suspected lead perforation.After thoracotomy and examination, it was confirmed that although the helix of this ra lead had not come loose, there were signs of abrasion against the chest wall, which was the source of the bleeding.This lead remains in service after the myocardium was sutured at the tip of the lead.No additional adverse patient effects were reported.