Related manufacturer reference: 3008452825-2020-00015, 3005334138-2020-00019, 3008452825-2020-00016, 3008452825-2020-00017, 3008452825-2020-00018, 3008452825-2020-00019, 3005334138-2020-00020.During the mapping of a ventricular tachycardia ablation procedure, following mapping of the right and left ventricle, the patient experienced respiratory failure and pulseless electrical activity.An immediate cardiac massage was performed, without the restoration of natural heart contraction.There was no pericardial effusion visible with the intracardiac echo and the procedure was interrupted before the ablation.The patient expired.The cause of the respiratory failure and subsequent death is unknown.There were no performance issues with any abbott device.
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