| Model Number |
2207-36 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Premature Discharge of Battery (1057)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
12/20/2018
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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 the patient presented to the emergency department after receiving a vibratory notifier.It was then discovered that the implantable cardioverter defibrillator prematurely reached elective replacement indicator (eri).The device was explanted and replaced on (b)(6) 2018.During the procedure, fluoroscopy revealed that the right ventricular lead had an insulation breach and was capped and replaced.The patient was stable and was discharged.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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A longevity calculation was performed based on the programmed settings and usage data.The calculation showed the battery depletion was normal.However, it was found that the longevity estimate given to the field by the programmer was incorrect.The device was at the elective replacement indicator (eri) when received.
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Event or Problem Description
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Manufacturer reference number: 2017865-2019-04711.
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