| Model Number |
DS2C020 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Perforation (2001); Pericardial Effusion (3271)
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| Date of Event |
05/23/2018
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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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The results of the investigation are inconclusive since the device was not returned for analysis.Based on the information received, the cause of the reported incident could not be conclusively determined.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during a system upgrade procedure, the catheter to the left ventricular lead perforated the myocardial tissue.The patient¿s blood pressure dropped gradually and continued for about twenty minutes.The physician performed a pericardiocentesis.The patient¿s blood pressure stabilized.The left ventricular lead was not implanted and the port was plugged.The patient¿s condition post procedure was stable.
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