| Model Number |
DTMC1QQ |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Failure to Deliver Shock/Stimulation (1133); Defibrillation/Stimulation Problem (1573)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Complaint, Ill-Defined (2331)
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| Date of Event |
08/01/2018
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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's daughter questioned if the cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator (crt-d) was working properly.It was further reported that post-implant the patient was "feeling weird" and "felt little electrical pulses." the patient became concerned when the electrical pulses were no longer felt.The family member stated that a report indicated that the patient's heart had stopped and a shock occurred; however, the family alleges that no shock was provided.It was also reported that the patient's ejection fraction had initially improved, but has begun to decline.The device remains in use.No further patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.
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