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InjuryNHW

ENPATH

Received Jan 5, 2011 · Event occurred Nov 9, 2010

Report 2124215-2010-22304 · MDR key 1949574

Device

Generic name

Implantable Lead

Model number

4046

Product problems

  • Insufficient Device Problem Information

Patient

65 YR

  • Unspecified Infection
  • Foreign Body In Patient

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

FURTHER INVESTIGATION INDICATES THIS LEAD IS NOT MANUFACTURED BY BOSTON SCIENTIFIC. ENPATH IS THE ORIGINAL MANUFACTURER AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

AS NO FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS REPORT IS EXPECTED, OUR INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETE. THIS INVESTIGATION WILL BE UPDATED SHOULD FURTHER INFORMATION BE PROVIDED.

Description of Event or Problem

BOSTON SCIENTIFIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT THIS PRODUCT WAS SURGICALLY ABANDONED DUE TO A PATIENT INFECTION. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS DUE TO THE EXPLANT PROCEDURE.