| Model Number |
638BL28 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Atrial Fibrillation (1729); Bradycardia (1751)
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| Date of Event |
05/03/2015
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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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Without the return of the product, no definitive conclusion can be made regarding the clinical observation.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Event or Problem Description
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Medtronic received information that 19 days post implant of this annuloplasty band, a non-medtronic permanent pacemaker was implanted due to sinus bradycardia and atrial fibrillation.The patient's heart rate was reported as 35 beats per minute during this time.No additional adverse patient effects were reported. .
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Conclusion: conduction disturbances are known potential adverse effects associated with any cardiac or thoracic procedure (open or catheter-based) and can be resolved with medical treatment or the implant of a permanent pacemaker.A conduction disturbance does not indicate a device malfunction or potential manufacturing issue.The device remains implanted.Without the return of the product, no definitive conclusion can be made regarding the clinical observation.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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