| Model Number |
D334VRM |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Unspecified Infection (1930)
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| Date of Event |
03/06/2020
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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 implantable cardioverter defibrillator (icd) system was removed due to an infection.The icd was reprogrammed prior to removal.The right ventricular (rv) lead was noted to have vegetation on the lead.During lead extraction, the patient suffered a tear of the superior vena cava (svc)/innominate junction requiring emergent open heart surgery.No further patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.
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