Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993); Migration (4003)
Health Effect - Clinical Code
Twiddlers Syndrome (2114)
Date of Event
06/27/2019
Type of Reportable Event
Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
During a revision surgery to restore therapy, the surgeon found extensive damage to both leads due to twiddler's syndrome.The stimulation lead was found fractured in the right sublingual region near the submandibular gland.The remainder of the stimulation lead retracted into the chest wall and coiled in the area of the battery pack.The sensing lead was also damaged.