| Model Number |
4593 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Unspecified Infection (1930); Sepsis (2067)
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| Date of Event |
05/29/2018
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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As no further information concerning this report is expected, our investigation is complete.This investigation will be updated should further information be provided.
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Event or Problem Description
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Boston scientific received information that this left ventricular (lv) lead was part of a system revision due to infection with sepsis.Reportedly, the patient had an oral surgery that led to systemic infection and growth or vegetation in the heart.Moreover, it was apparent which lead the vegetation was on.The patient was given intravenous antibiotics.There were no additional adverse patient effects reported.The lv lead was explanted.
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