| Model Number |
2088TC/100 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Ecchymosis (1818); Erythema (1840); Unspecified Infection (1930)
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| Date of Event |
02/13/2018
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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 wound check follow-up in clinic around two weeks after system implant, ecchymosis and erythema was observed.The incision was re-dressed.Incision site was noted to be healing well at the following two week follow-up.A month later, the system was explanted due to systemic infection.The source of infection was unknown.The patient was dependent, so a temporary right ventricular lead was placed until the infection is cleared with antibiotics.Patient¿s condition was stable throughout the event.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Correction: date of explant - explant date should have been (b)(6) 2018 rather than (b)(6) 2018.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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