| Model Number |
518-022 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Mechanical Problem (1384)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Iatrogenic Source (2498); Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque (3165)
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| Date of Event |
02/11/2019
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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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Device lot# could not be obtained.Device expiration date is unavailable as it is determined by lot#.Device manufacture date is determined by lot# and therefore, unavailable.Device remains within patient.Therefore, no device evaluation will be performed.Instructions for use for this device state: warning: excessive applied traction forces may impact the lld¿s ability to disengage from a lead.
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Event or Problem Description
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A philips representative reported that a cardiac lead management procedure commenced to remove 4 non-functional leads.2 right ventricular (rv), 1 left ventricular (lv) and 1 right atrial (ra) were intended for removal.A spectranetics lead locking device (lld) #2 was inserted to facilitate atrial lead extraction.During the procedure a vessel perforation occurred, rescue interventions were implemented and the patient was stabilized (see mdr 1721279-2019-00029 for further detail regarding vessel perforation).No leads were able to be removed.However, new rv and ra leads were successfully implanted.The physician cut the lld, and a portion of the lld remained in the lead when it was cut.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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