| Model Number |
DVAB1D4 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Inappropriate/Inadequate Shock/Stimulation (1574); Device Sensing Problem (2917)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Shock from Patient Lead(s) (3162)
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| Date of Event |
12/02/2018
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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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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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It was reported that the patient presented to the emergency department after receiving therapy from their implantable cardioverter defibrillator (icd).A remote transmission was sent.Information received on the remote transmission was reviewed by qualified personnel.It was determined that the device had misdetected atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response (af w/rvr) as a ventricular fibrillation (vf) episode, resulting in the patient receiving an inappropriate therapy.Follow up was conducted with the patients listed clinic.The healthcare professional (hcp) was able to verify that the patient has not been seen in-office yet and therefore, no reprogramming has been completed at this time.The device remains in use.No further patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.
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