Boston scientific received information that this cardiac resynchronization therapy pacemaker (crt-p) was part of a system revision due to pocket infection and erosion.The patient also had sepsis and hematoma.In addition, the patient became hypotensive and desaturated during the extraction and the patient was taken to intensive care unit (icu) to stabilize.Additional information was received indicating that the crt-p was returned and a temporary pacing wire was inserted via the groin and attached to a standard temporary external pacemaker.The crt-p was explanted.No additional adverse patient effects were reported.
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