| Model Number |
MI2355A |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Use of Device Problem (1670); Human-Device Interface Problem (2949)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Laceration(s) (1946); Discomfort (2330); Vascular Dissection (3160); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
09/23/2026
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during implant the leadless implantable pulse generator (ipg) dislodged after the tether was cut and was sat in mid right atrium at the tip of the delivery catheter. the device then became free of the tether and moved and was then observed in the right pulmonary artery (rpa). the delivery system was removed and attempted retrieval using large curve agilis catheter, gooseneck snare and deflectable diagnostic catheter, then al1 with wire to guide to the rpa branch.They were unable to get to the branch with the device with the wire, and on contrast injection no contrast reached the branch with the device in.Suspected dissection of rpa branch on fluoroscopy with small lacerations in the right upper rpa. the device embolized in rpa branch and the patient had occasional coughing and mild chest discomfort.It was also noted that the introducer was used more than six months after the use by date.The patient will be monitored with the device remaining in the patient. no further patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
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