inforMED
InjuryNHW

PATCH

Received Jan 6, 2011 · Event occurred Nov 17, 2010

Report 2124215-2011-00265 · MDR key 1950610

Device

Generic name

Implantable Lead

Model number

0040

Product problems

  • Insufficient Device Problem Information
  • Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available

Patient

65 YR

  • Unspecified Infection
  • No Information

Narrative

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 PART OF A SYSTEM EXPLANT DUE TO A PATIENT INFECTION. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS DUE TO THE EXPLANT PROCEDURE.